Fowler Pond Dam
Fowler Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fowler Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fowler Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marcus G Barbour (private). It impounds the Middle Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 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 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 11/27/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| River/Stream | Middle Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54280, -78.57070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marcus G Barbour |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05093 |
| Federal ID | NC05093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |