Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Duplin County, North Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Francis T Burch (private). It impounds the Bear Swamp near Sarecta.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Nearest City | Sarecta |
| River/Stream | Bear Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.07720, -78.11220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Francis T Burch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01162 |
| Federal ID | NC01162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |