Shephard Lake Dam

North Carolina — Richmond County — Falling Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
RiverFalling Creek
Coordinates34.93520, -79.68500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 11, 2008
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed

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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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