Laurel Lake Dam
Laurel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Laurel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Laurel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Rye Swamp near Clear Run.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 453 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Clear Run |
| River/Stream | Rye Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.01060, -78.48960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 453 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01083 |
| Federal ID | NC01083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |