Phelps Lake Dam

North Carolina, Greene County, Bear Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGreene
RiverBear Creek
Coordinates35.38430, -77.79550

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length855 ft
NID Storage465 acre-ft
Max Storage465 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 16, 2016
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJanice P Smith
Other NameBear Creek WS Dam #15

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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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