Nc Farm Dam
Nc Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nc Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Nc Farm Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by N.g. Purvis Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Sawmill Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 785 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 44 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Warren |
| River/Stream | Sawmill Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.49230, -78.15580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | N.G. Purvis Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05167 |
| Federal ID | NC05167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |