Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam

Chowan River· Hertford, North Carolina· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area800 sq mi
NID IDNC01294

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: January 13, 1987
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam?

Farmers Chemical Assoc 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 Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam?

Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam?

Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake 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 Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam last inspected?

Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam was last inspected on January 13, 1987. 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.