Mclamb Lake Dam
Mclamb Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mclamb Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mclamb 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 Terry N Honeycutt (private). It impounds the Ut To Little Coharie Creek near Clear Run.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 636 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/28/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Nearest City | Clear Run |
| River/Stream | Ut To Little Coharie Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.11660, -78.50650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 636 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Max Discharge | 237 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Terry N Honeycutt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01186 |
| Federal ID | NC01186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |