Ridgefield Subdivision Swdp Dam #14
Ridgefield Subdivision Swdp Dam #14 is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ridgefield Subdivision Swdp Dam #14
Ridgefield Subdivision Swdp Dam #14 is a dam in Durham, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Ridgefield Community Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Chunky Pipe Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2022.
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 | Durham |
| River/Stream | Chunky Pipe Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.00520, -78.81110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Ridgefield Community Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05629 |
| Federal ID | NC05629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |