Hampton Lake Dam

Jackson County, North Carolina (near Ford, GA)

River/Stream: Fowler Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
163 ft
Reservoir Storage
280 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
371 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-02-25

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00269
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.09792, -83.08140

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.