Atkinson Lake Dam

North Carolina — Johnston County — UT to Little River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston
RiverUT to Little River
Coordinates35.66850, -78.26420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGirl Scouts, NC Coastal Pines

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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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