Greene Lake Dam

Mill Creek· Moore, North Carolina· Built 1955· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Greene Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length780 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Max Discharge7 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDNC00081

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

Pine Lake, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greene Lake Dam?

Greene 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 Greene Lake Dam?

Greene Lake Dam is owned by Pine Lake, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Greene Lake Dam built?

Greene Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Greene Lake Dam?

Greene 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 Greene Lake Dam last inspected?

Greene 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.