Circle R Lake Dam

North Carolina — Franklin County — Taylors Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyFranklin
RiverTaylors Creek
Coordinates36.14420, -78.45700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2003
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKevin M Plews
Other NameGupton Lake Dam

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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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