Gammon Lake Dam

Edgecombe County, North Carolina (near Tarboro)

River/Stream: White Oak Swamp

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
525 ft
Reservoir Storage
70 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
23 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2011-06-21

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00814
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.04510, -77.63010
Age
61 years

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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.