Jackson Lake Dam
Jackson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jackson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson 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 Patricia J Bradshaw (private). It impounds the Little Coharie Creek near Clear Run.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 03/04/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Nearest City | Clear Run |
| River/Stream | Little Coharie Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13810, -78.49040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Patricia J Bradshaw |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01187 |
| Federal ID | NC01187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |