Young's Lake
Key Takeaway
Young's Lake is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 26 ft (taller than 45.6% in NC) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | NC05024 |
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
Fort Liberty
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Young's Lake?
Young's Lake 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 Young's Lake?
Young's Lake is owned by Fort Liberty (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Young's Lake built?
Young's Lake was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Young's Lake?
Young's Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Young's Lake?
Young's Lake has a dam height of 26 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 Young's Lake last inspected?
Young's Lake was last inspected on February 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.