Copeland Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Martin County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 84% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Copeland Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Copeland Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clyde W Copeland (private). It impounds the Ut to Roanoke River near Williamston.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/12/2025.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Martin |
| Nearest City | Williamston |
| River/Stream | Ut to Roanoke River |
| Coordinates | 36.05910, -77.32870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Clyde W Copeland |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03372 |
| Federal ID | NC03372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |