Club Lake Dam

Sandy Creek· Vance, North Carolina· Built 1900· Earth·
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Length50 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Max Discharge13 cfs
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDNC01012

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: May 11, 1993
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Craig E Falkner

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Club Lake Dam?

Club 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 Club Lake Dam?

Club Lake Dam is owned by Craig E Falkner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Club Lake Dam built?

Club Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Club Lake Dam?

Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Club Lake Dam was last inspected on May 11, 1993. 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.