Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam

Wayne, North Carolina· Built 2003· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,589 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage615 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDNC05647

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 25, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Doug Jernigan

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam?

Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam?

Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam is owned by Doug Jernigan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam built?

Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam?

Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.