Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam

Brush Creek· Guilford, North Carolina· Built 1964· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length531 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Max Discharge264 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDNC00586

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 10, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

River Hills Plantation Community Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam?

Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam?

Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam is owned by River Hills Plantation Community Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam built?

Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam?

Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam last inspected?

Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.