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Blue Lake Dam, located in Dillon Sc, North Carolina, was completed in 1931 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam, which sits on Gum Swamp Creek, is a private structure with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Standing at a structural height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, the earth-filled dam spans 250 feet in length and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
Despite not being state-regulated, Blue Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in February 2013. The dam's normal storage capacity is 42 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 25 acres. With a maximum discharge rate of 66 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital recreational spot for the local community, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities. While it may not be a massive structure, Blue Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources and leisure opportunities for residents in Scotland County, North Carolina.
Year_Completed | 1931 |
River_Or_Stream | Gum Swamp Creek |
Dam_Length | 250 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 25 |
Hydraulic_Height | 8 |
Nid_Storage | 50 |
Structural_Height | 15 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 15 |
PEE DEE RIVER BELOW PEE DEE | 4350cfs |
PEE DEE RIVER NR BENNETTSVILLE | 4310cfs |
BIG SWAMP NR TARHEEL | 50cfs |
CAPE FEAR R AT WILM O HUSKE LOCK NR TARHEEL | 1670cfs |
LUMBER RIVER NEAR MAXTON | 209cfs |
PEE DEE RIVER AT PEEDEE | 4390cfs |
BIG SHOE HEEL CREEK NR LAURINBURG | 40cfs |