Cedar Lake Dam, located in Baker Bridge, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Completed in 1965, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 37 feet, with a hydraulic height of 32.3 feet and a length of 851 feet. It impounds Little Buffalo Creek, providing a surface area of 20 acres and a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet.
The dam is state-regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it is regularly inspected, enforced, and permitted. Despite being classified with a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment conducted in October 2020 deemed it satisfactory. Emergency action preparedness and risk management measures are not explicitly mentioned in the available data, indicating potential areas for improvement in terms of disaster prevention and response planning.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cedar Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in privately owned dam infrastructure for recreational use. Its location in Cleveland County, North Carolina, along with its regulated status and satisfactory condition assessment, raise questions about the balance between recreational benefits and potential environmental risks associated with dams. Further exploration of emergency preparedness and risk management strategies could enhance the overall safety and resilience of this important water resource feature.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
851 |
River Or Stream |
Little Buffalo Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
32.3 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
37 |
Indian Creek Near Laboratory
|
620cfs |
First Broad River Near Casar
|
53cfs |
Long Creek Near Bessemer City
|
16cfs |
Jacob Fork At Ramsey
|
19cfs |
Broad River Near Boiling Springs
|
623cfs |
Henry Fork Near Henry River
|
43cfs |