Jackson Dam is an earth dam located in Vance County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Jackson Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gab Investments, LLC (private). It impounds the Ut to Little Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 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 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 05/01/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Vance |
| River/Stream | Ut to Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.26700, -78.45500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gab Investments, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04426 |
| Federal ID | NC04426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |