Gammon Lake Dam
Gammon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gammon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gammon Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Creekside Properties & Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the White Oak Swamp near Tarboro.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Edgecombe |
| Nearest City | Tarboro |
| River/Stream | White Oak Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.04510, -77.63010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 23 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Creekside Properties & Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00814 |
| Federal ID | NC00814 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |