Chamblee Dam
Chamblee Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chamblee Dam
The primary purpose of Chamblee Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ryan B Creech (private). It impounds the Moccasin Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 401 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/15/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| River/Stream | Moccasin Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.78530, -78.25350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 401 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ryan B Creech |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03208 |
| Federal ID | NC03208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |