Wiggins Lake Dam

North Carolina — Edgecombe County — Cokey Swamp

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyEdgecombe
RiverCokey Swamp
Coordinates35.89720, -77.68000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage360 acre-ft
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 24, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNC Agriculture Research

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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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