Monroe Lake Dam Lower

North Carolina — Moore County — Nicks Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
RiverNicks Creek
Coordinates35.22650, -79.45050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage64 acre-ft
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 21, 2001
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFirsthealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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