Cardinal Lake Dam

North Carolina — Moore County — UT to Mill Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
RiverUT to Mill Creek
Coordinates35.23550, -79.37100

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVillage of Whispering 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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