Wright Lake Dam

North Carolina — Halifax County — UT to Chockoyotte Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHalifax
RiverUT to Chockoyotte Creek
Coordinates36.44160, -77.68430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 11, 2002
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNorma I Morrison

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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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