Colee Naylor Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sinclair Lake Dam Jackson Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Colee Naylor Pond Dam, located in Sampson, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam has a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, providing a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.9 acres. The dam is situated on the Little Coharie Creek-Tr and has not been modified since its completion.
Despite its recreational value, Colee Naylor Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being marked as "Not Rated" during the last inspection in November 2020. The dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting, but regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for the dam are currently not documented.
Enthusiasts of water resource and climate conservation should be aware of the critical importance of monitoring and maintaining Colee Naylor Pond Dam to prevent potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding environment. With ongoing inspections and a high hazard potential designation, efforts must be made to assess and address any risks associated with the dam to ensure the safety of the area and preserve its recreational value for future generations.
River Or Stream |
Little Coharie Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
47 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cape Fear River At Lillington
|
472cfs |
Black River Near Tomahawk
|
250cfs |
Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel
|
976cfs |
Little River At Manchester
|
154cfs |
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
|
602cfs |
Middle Creek Near Clayton
|
33cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Colee Naylor Pond Dam