Simpson Lake Dam

North Carolina — Moore County — UT to Little River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
RiverUT to Little River
Coordinates35.19050, -79.14309

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length375 ft
NID Storage128 acre-ft
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 26, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFrances J Harrell-Long

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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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