Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam

Great Coharie Creek· Sampson, North Carolina· Built 1995· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,840 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge36 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDNC05217

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: October 24, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jason Tyndall

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam?

Tyndall Swine 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 Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam?

Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam is owned by Jason Tyndall (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam built?

Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam?

Tyndall Swine 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 Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam was last inspected on October 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.