Charles Naylor Dam

North Carolina — Sampson County — Merkle Swamp

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySampson
RiverMerkle Swamp
Coordinates35.15980, -78.40300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage98 acre-ft
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 13, 2012
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerThomas R Jones

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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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