Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam
Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Legacy Irrigation Storage 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 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/20/2019.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Coordinates | 35.76640, -79.05940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Aqua North Carolina, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06064 |
| Federal ID | NC06064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |