Sandy Woods Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sandy Woods Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sandy Woods Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Savin Hill, LP (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/17/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Wagram |
| Coordinates | 35.16320, -79.53000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Savin Hill, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00733 |
| Federal ID | NC00733 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |