Duncan Dam
Duncan Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Duncan Dam
The primary purpose of Duncan 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 Haskell A Duncan (private). It impounds the Bull Run Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 05/04/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Bull Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.10090, -79.41070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Haskell A Duncan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05908 |
| Federal ID | NC05908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |