The Boy Scouts of America Dam Lower, also known as Nello Teer Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Carbonton, Moore County, North Carolina.
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Built in 1966, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene setting for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating on the 50-acre lake it creates. With a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 36 feet, the dam offers a maximum storage capacity of 634 acre-feet of water from the Suck Creek.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the Boy Scouts of America Dam Lower is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program to ensure public safety. The dam's last inspection in May 2020 determined its overall condition as fair, prompting a biennial inspection frequency to monitor any potential risks or issues. With a drainage area of 865 acres and a maximum discharge of 403 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region while providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
315 |
River Or Stream |
Suck Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
865 |
Nid Storage |
634 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
36 |
Little River Near Star
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16cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
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181cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
7cfs |
Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs
|
4cfs |
Deep River At Ramseur
|
84cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
104cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hickory Campsite
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Loblolly Campsite
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Sweetgum Campsite
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Camp Durant
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Camp Reeves
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