Barbour Pond Dam
Barbour Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Barbour Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Barbour Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fadhl Alhobishi (private). It impounds the Gum Branch near Hope Mills.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Hope Mills |
| River/Stream | Gum Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.97300, -79.02630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fadhl Alhobishi |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00037 |
| Federal ID | NC00037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |