Bass Lake Dam

North Carolina — Nash County — Turkey Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNash
RiverTurkey Creek
Coordinates35.99100, -78.09130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length220 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAlfonzo Powell

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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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