Etheridge Dam
Etheridge Dam is an earth dam located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Etheridge Dam
The primary purpose of Etheridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ar Farms, Llc (private). It impounds the White Oak Swamp.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet.
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 01/11/2000. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Edgecombe |
| River/Stream | White Oak Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.10570, -77.62560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AR Farms, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05276 |
| Federal ID | NC05276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |