Poplar Lake Dam

North Carolina — Caldwell County — Little Gunpowder Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
RiverLittle Gunpowder Creek
Coordinates35.82700, -81.47080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length330 ft
NID Storage42 acre-ft
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSammie Ollis

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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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