Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2

Mountain Creek· Stanly, North Carolina· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNC01632

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: October 3, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Rayvon Shepherd

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2?

Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2 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 Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2?

Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2 is owned by Rayvon Shepherd (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2?

Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2 last inspected?

Stony Mountain Lake Dam #2 was last inspected on October 3, 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.