Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam
Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by J Robinson Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Big Branch near Morven.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 348 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/11/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Morven |
| River/Stream | Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.85770, -80.04050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 348 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | J Robinson Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05422 |
| Federal ID | NC05422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |