Godwin Lake Dam
Godwin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Godwin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Godwin 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 Joe H Godwin (private). It impounds the Jumping Run near Parkers Mill.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 688 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/24/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Parkers Mill |
| River/Stream | Jumping Run |
| Coordinates | 35.29100, -78.50410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 688 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joe H Godwin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00978 |
| Federal ID | NC00978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |