Ricks Lake Dam
North Carolina — Nash County — Swift Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| River | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.13110, -77.92660 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 544 ft |
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 25, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lucille R Huffaker |
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.