Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7
Key Takeaway
Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 60.2% in NC) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | NC00254 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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High HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7?
Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7?
Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 built?
Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 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 Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7?
Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7?
Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 has a dam height of 36 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 last inspected?
Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 was last inspected on March 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.