Sampson Acres Lake Dam
Sampson Acres Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sampson Acres Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sampson Acres Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brady L Binde (private). It impounds the Merkle Swamp near Clear Run.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 228 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 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 01/06/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Nearest City | Clear Run |
| River/Stream | Merkle Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.15520, -78.40940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 228 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brady L Binde |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01184 |
| Federal ID | NC01184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |