Blackman Lake Dam
Blackman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Blackman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Blackman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Casey's Pond, Llc (private). It impounds the Great Coharie Creek near Clinton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Great Coharie Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.24660, -78.42600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 178 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Casey's Pond, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01183 |
| Federal ID | NC01183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |