Johns Lake Dam

North Carolina — Scotland County — Leith Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyScotland
RiverLeith Creek
Coordinates34.68770, -79.43410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length521 ft
NID Storage540 acre-ft
Max Storage540 acre-ft
Surface Area115 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1840
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHelen Livingston

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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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