Naylor Dam
Naylor Dam is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Naylor Dam
The primary purpose of Naylor Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Peter R Naylor (private). It impounds the Landrum Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
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 03/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| River/Stream | Landrum Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.71910, -79.33580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Peter R Naylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04972 |
| Federal ID | NC04972 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |