Charles Naylor Dam
Charles Naylor Dam is an earth dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charles Naylor Dam
The primary purpose of Charles Naylor Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Thomas R Jones (private). It impounds the Merkle Swamp near Clinton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Merkle Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.15980, -78.40300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Thomas R Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04139 |
| Federal ID | NC04139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |