Carthage Pond Dam #1
Carthage Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carthage Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Carthage Pond Dam #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Carthage (local government). It impounds the Killett's Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Killett's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.33180, -79.41100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Carthage |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03547 |
| Federal ID | NC03547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |