Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1
Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Ellis (private). It impounds the Drowning Creek near Jackson Springs.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 27 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 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 07/30/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Jackson Springs |
| River/Stream | Drowning Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28150, -79.68690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Ellis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05083 |
| Federal ID | NC05083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |