Lake Wilson Dam

North Carolina — Wilson County — Toisnot Swamp

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilson
RiverToisnot Swamp
Coordinates35.78890, -77.92060

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length431 ft
NID Storage998 acre-ft
Max Storage998 acre-ft
Surface Area81 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 2, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Wilson

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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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