Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility Central Pond Dam
Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility Central Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility Central Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility Central Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Briar Chapel, Llc (private).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,613 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Coordinates | 35.82580, -79.12050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,613 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Briar Chapel, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05852 |
| Federal ID | NC05852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |