Best Lake Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySampson
Nearest CityClear Run
River/StreamRocky Marsh
Coordinates34.89780, -78.35150

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length860 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge17 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWoodrow H Peterson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection02/21/2008
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01190
Federal IDNC01190
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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