Sutton 1972 Cooling Lake Dam
North Carolina — New Hanover County — Cape Fear River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| River | Cape Fear River |
| Coordinates | 34.30000, -78.01150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 20,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,185 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 6, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Other Name | Lake Sutton Dam |
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.