Weatherspoon Cooling Lake Dam

North Carolina — Robeson County — Lumber River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRobeson
RiverLumber River
Coordinates34.58470, -78.97140

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length8,200 ft
NID Storage994 acre-ft
Max Storage994 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation

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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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