Paul Jenkins Dam
Paul Jenkins Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paul Jenkins Dam
The primary purpose of Paul Jenkins Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paul C Jenkins (private).
The dam stands 29 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| Coordinates | 35.51030, -81.37220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Paul C Jenkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06476 |
| Federal ID | NC06476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |