Mcgavock Pond Dam
Mcgavock Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Person County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mcgavock Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcgavock Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Erik A Hutchins (private). It impounds the Mayo Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/02/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person |
| River/Stream | Mayo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.38880, -78.91820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Erik A Hutchins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03692 |
| Federal ID | NC03692 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |