Gamblin Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 130 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Gamblin Dam
The primary purpose of Gamblin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rodney M Keller (private). It impounds the Ut to Camp Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Ut to Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.25060, -82.34680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rodney M Keller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03718 |
| Federal ID | NC03718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |