Compton Pond Dam

North Carolina, Orange County, East Fork Enco River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
RiverEast Fork Enco River
Coordinates36.17240, -79.15050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 11, 2025
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDwight E Compton

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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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