Howard Pond Dam
Howard Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Howard Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Howard Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by D.r. Horton, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Forney Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 02/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Ut To Forney Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52380, -81.02030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | D.R. Horton, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05564 |
| Federal ID | NC05564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |