Bryan Lake Dam
Bryan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1874. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bryan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bryan 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 Punit Baveja (private). It impounds the Jumping Creek near Parkers Mill.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1874, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Parkers Mill |
| River/Stream | Jumping Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29140, -78.47680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Punit Baveja |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00977 |
| Federal ID | NC00977 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |