West Lake Dam

North Carolina — Harnett County — Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHarnett
RiverBuffalo Creek
Coordinates35.23880, -79.10060

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHMS Kids, 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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