Foxfire Dam #1
Foxfire Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Foxfire Dam #1
The primary purpose of Foxfire Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bgff, Llc (private). It impounds the Deep Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 01/05/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.17460, -79.55540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BGFF, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03591 |
| Federal ID | NC03591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |