White Store Lake Dam in Lowrys, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program.
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Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at 20 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 17 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. The dam has a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 175 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 28 acres and draining a 275-acre watershed.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, White Store Lake Dam is currently rated in fair condition, with the last inspection conducted in February 2021. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1050 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment deems the structure to have a moderate risk level, there are no specific risk management measures or inundation maps prepared as of yet. As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, this dam presents an intriguing case study in private ownership, regulatory oversight, and the balance between recreational use and safety considerations in dam infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1285 |
River Or Stream |
Bell Ck-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
275 |
Nid Storage |
291 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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|
305cfs |
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|
1830cfs |
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|
173cfs |
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|
108cfs |
Goose Cr At Fairview
|
14cfs |
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|
2cfs |