Laurel Lake Dam

North Carolina — Sampson County — Rye Swamp

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySampson
RiverRye Swamp
Coordinates35.01060, -78.48960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length453 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2008
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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