Forrest Lake Dam

North Carolina — Cumberland County — Branson Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCumberland
RiverBranson Creek
Coordinates35.04447, -78.90611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage222 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerForest Lakes, Inc.
Other NameBranson Lake 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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