Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper
Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Pittsboro (local government). It impounds the Roberson Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/19/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| River/Stream | Roberson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.71410, -79.18460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Pittsboro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00750 |
| Federal ID | NC00750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |