Sampson Acres Lake Dam

North Carolina — Sampson County — Merkle Swamp

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySampson
RiverMerkle Swamp
Coordinates35.15520, -78.40940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length228 ft
NID Storage233 acre-ft
Max Storage233 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBrady L Binde

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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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