Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1

Cape Fear River· Duplin, North Carolina· Earth·
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1 is classified as significant hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
NID IDNC05272

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 24, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

The Jerry L. Price Family, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1?

Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1?

Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1 is owned by The Jerry L. Price Family, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1?

Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1 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 Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Price Brothers Farm Lagoon Dam No. 1 was last inspected on January 24, 2013. 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.