Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6
Key Takeaway
Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 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 | 28 ft (taller than 48.5% in NC) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | NC00255 |
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 Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6?
Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 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 Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6?
Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 built?
Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6?
Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6?
Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 has a dam height of 28 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 Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 last inspected?
Trout Lake Dam C.P.Pk.Mi.294.6 was last inspected on June 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.