Camp Marantha Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Camp Marantha Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Marantha Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chatham County Department of Parks & Recreation (local government). It impounds the Terrell Creek near Bynum.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 01/13/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Nearest City | Bynum |
| River/Stream | Terrell Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.80670, -79.32970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Chatham County Department of Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01517 |
| Federal ID | NC01517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |