Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Duplin County, North Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylor Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James W Jackson (private). It impounds the Bear Swamp near Sarecta.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Nearest City | Sarecta |
| River/Stream | Bear Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.08270, -78.07840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James W Jackson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01163 |
| Federal ID | NC01163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |