Lake Royale Dam

North Carolina — Franklin County — Cypress Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyFranklin
RiverCypress Creek
Coordinates35.95080, -78.18920

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage10,260 acre-ft
Max Storage10,260 acre-ft
Surface Area330 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 22, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Royale Property Association
Other NameLake Sagamore 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.

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