Hampton Lake Dam in North Carolina is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam Safety Program.
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The dam, located in Ford Ga, on Fowler Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes and is constructed with concrete, standing at a hydraulic height of 23.5 feet and a structural height of 25 feet. With a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet and a surface area of 14.7 acres, the dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection date in February 2021.
Despite not being federally owned or funded, Hampton Lake Dam is subject to state oversight by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam, with a length of 163 feet, has a normal storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 371 cubic feet per second. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not specified in the available data, its last condition assessment in February 2021 deemed it to be in fair condition, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.
Dam Length |
163 |
River Or Stream |
Fowler Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
14.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
23.5 |
Nid Storage |
280 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ralph Andrews County Park
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Bearcamp Creek Campsite
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Burrells Ford
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Buck Fields
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Indian Camp Campsite
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Wintergreen Campsite
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Headwaters To Sloan'S Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Sloan'S Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver