Hampton Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Hampton Lake Dam in North Carolina is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.