Poplar Lake Dam
North Carolina — Caldwell County — Little Gunpowder Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| River | Little Gunpowder Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82700, -81.47080 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 8, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Sammie Ollis |
Location Map
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.