Cooper Lake Dam

North Carolina — Nash County — UT to Swift Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNash
RiverUT to Swift Creek
Coordinates36.10450, -77.94420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length276 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAlie C Pearcey

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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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