Davenport Pond Dam
Davenport Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Martin County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davenport Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Davenport 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 Irvin B Davenport (private). It impounds the Welch Creek near Plymouth.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/13/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Martin |
| Nearest City | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Welch Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82270, -76.79630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Irvin B Davenport |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03375 |
| Federal ID | NC03375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |