Fox Lake Dam

Mill Creek· Moore, North Carolina· Built 1971· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Fox Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDNC00080

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 12, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fox Lake Dam?

Fox 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 Fox Lake Dam?

Fox Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fox Lake Dam built?

Fox Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Fox Lake Dam?

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

When was Fox Lake Dam last inspected?

Fox Lake Dam was last inspected on May 12, 2017. 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.