Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1
Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Armstrong Timber Management, Llc (private). It impounds the Quewhiffle Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 02/02/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Quewhiffle Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.09240, -79.42210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 469 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Armstrong Timber Management, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03568 |
| Federal ID | NC03568 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |