Lake Daffodil Dam
North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Irish Buffalo Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| River | Irish Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.34690, -80.55390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | - |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 15, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1993 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | NC Department of Transportation, Division 10 |
| Other Name | Richard Suggs Dam |
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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.