Bass Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wayne County — W. Bear Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWayne
RiverW. Bear Creek
Coordinates35.41130, -77.88130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,110 ft
NID Storage467 acre-ft
Max Storage467 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJeffrey S Parks
Other NameBear Creek Watershed Dam No. 3

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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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