Seven Lakes Dam #2, also known as Lake Sequoia, is a privately owned structure located in Lillington, North Carolina.
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This earth dam, completed in 1973, serves primarily for recreation purposes along the Big Juniper Creek. With a hydraulic height of 51 feet and a structural height of 54 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 3412 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 180 acres.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety Program, Seven Lakes Dam #2 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in January 2021 rated it as fair. The dam's last inspection in January 2021 revealed that it meets guidelines for emergency action preparedness, although specific details regarding risk assessment and management measures are not provided in the data.
Located within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Seven Lakes Dam #2 stands as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, providing recreational opportunities while also being closely monitored for safety and regulatory compliance. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's characteristics and governance structure intriguing, showcasing the importance of sustainable dam management in the face of changing climatic conditions and growing water demands.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
2100 |
River Or Stream |
Big Juniper Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
180 |
Hydraulic Height |
51 |
Drainage Area |
940 |
Nid Storage |
3412 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
54 |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
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169cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
12cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
10cfs |
Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs
|
5cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
122cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Loblolly Campsite
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Sweetgum Campsite
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Hickory Campsite
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Camp Durant
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Camp Reeves
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