Limestone Creek Watershed Dam #1
Limestone Creek Watershed Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Duplin County, North Carolina, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Limestone Creek Watershed Dam #1
The primary purpose of Limestone Creek Watershed Dam #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Duplin County Parks And Recreation (local government). It impounds the Cabin Creek near Hallsville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Nearest City | Hallsville |
| River/Stream | Cabin Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.98080, -77.79580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Duplin County Parks and Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04959 |
| Federal ID | NC04959 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |