Watson Lake Dam
North Carolina — Cumberland County — Cape Fear River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| River | Cape Fear River |
| Coordinates | 35.00600, -78.87440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 584 ft |
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 5, 2008 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Thomas A Hammond |
Location Map
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.