King Lake Dam
North Carolina — Chatham County — Ward Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| River | Ward Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.77810, -79.09000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 18, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Jerome S King |
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.