Arrowhead Dam
Arrowhead Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Arrowhead Dam
The primary purpose of Arrowhead 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Tributary To Brown Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Brown Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.07666, -80.07305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 451 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC10011 |
| Federal ID | NC10011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |