Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Taylor Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor 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 Johnny R Campa (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Johnstown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 02/18/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Johnstown |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.51110, -81.45830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Johnny R Campa |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00128 |
| Federal ID | NC00128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |