Daniel Lake Dam

Bear Creek-Tr· Davie, North Carolina· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Daniel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length575 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area64 sq mi
Max Discharge49 cfs
NID IDNC00399

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: November 20, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Evelyn B. Daniel

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daniel Lake Dam?

Daniel 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 Daniel Lake Dam?

Daniel Lake Dam is owned by Evelyn B. Daniel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Daniel Lake Dam?

Daniel Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Daniel Lake Dam last inspected?

Daniel Lake Dam was last inspected on November 20, 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.