Lama Farm Lower Dam, located in Lincoln, North Carolina, serves as a key water resource for irrigation purposes along the Indian Creek tributary.
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This private dam stands at a hydraulic height of 48.5 feet and a structural height of 51.7 feet, with a total length of 545 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 138 acre-feet, this earth dam covers a surface area of 6.7 acres and drains an area of 147 square miles.
Managed and regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Lama Farm Lower Dam has a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated. The last inspection, conducted in October 2018, concluded with a periodic inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are not specified in the available data, the overall management measures and risk evaluation for this structure remain undisclosed.
Despite the lack of specific details on modifications, outlet gates, spillway types, or associated structures, Lama Farm Lower Dam stands as a vital component in the water infrastructure of the region. With its strategic location and capacity for irrigation support, this dam presents an essential resource for both agricultural development and water management in the area.
Dam Length |
545 |
River Or Stream |
Indian Creek - Trib. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
48.5 |
Drainage Area |
147 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Structural Height |
51.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
52 |
Indian Creek Near Laboratory
|
608cfs |
Long Creek Near Bessemer City
|
13cfs |
Jacob Fork At Ramsey
|
17cfs |
Henry Fork Near Henry River
|
41cfs |
First Broad River Near Casar
|
51cfs |
South Fork Catawba River At Lowell
|
396cfs |