North Lake Dam, located in Orton, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Situated on Allen Creek with a structural height of 10 feet and a length of 600 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and serves as a low hazard potential structure. Despite not being state regulated, North Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted on January 15, 2019, and deemed to be in a condition not yet rated.
Managed by the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, North Lake Dam does not have associated federal agency funding or regulatory oversight. Although the dam does not have designated spillway types or outlet gates, it serves as a vital component for the local community's recreational activities. With a drainage area of 1024 acres and maximum discharge capacity of 198 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the surrounding area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the ecological significance of North Lake Dam within the Brunswick County landscape, contributing to the preservation of Allen Creek and enhancing the overall environmental sustainability of the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
Allen Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1024 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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