Dubose Lake Dam

Little Coharie Creek· Sampson, North Carolina· Built 1969· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dubose Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge165 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDNC01191

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: No
Last Inspection: June 7, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

George Hi Plantation, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dubose Lake Dam?

Dubose Lake 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 Dubose Lake Dam?

Dubose Lake Dam is owned by George Hi Plantation, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dubose Lake Dam built?

Dubose Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Dubose Lake Dam?

Dubose Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Dubose Lake Dam last inspected?

Dubose Lake Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2012. 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.