Fox Lake Dam, located in Gamewell, North Carolina, is a private recreational dam managed by the USDA NRCS.
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Built in 1961, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, offering a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 126 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1129 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition.
Managed by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, Fox Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Although the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its risk assessment is moderate, with emergency action plans being regularly updated. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam provides essential recreational opportunities for the community while maintaining a focus on risk management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
250 |
River Or Stream |
Celia Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
126 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Johns River At Arneys Store
|
173cfs |
Yadkin River At Patterson
|
24cfs |
Linville River Near Nebo
|
75cfs |
Elk Creek At Elkville
|
42cfs |
Henry Fork Near Henry River
|
41cfs |
Jacob Fork At Ramsey
|
17cfs |