Corbett Lake Dam #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hales Dam Taylor Millpond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Corbett Lake Dam #1, located in Middlesex, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulating the flow of Moccasin Creek-Tr for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 550 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 64 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, with its last inspection conducted in January 2021. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Dam Safety Program, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. With a history of modifications and potential risks, the management of Corbett Lake Dam #1 remains a topic of concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of such vital infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
550 |
River Or Stream |
Moccasin Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Corbett Lake Dam #1