Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam

Little Alamance Creek· Alamance, North Carolina· Built 1960· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area173 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDNC00744

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 6, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Shamrock Golf Course

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam?

Shamrock Golf Course 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 Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam?

Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam is owned by Shamrock Golf Course (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam built?

Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam?

Shamrock Golf Course 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 Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam last inspected?

Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam was last inspected on November 6, 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.