Rainbow Pond Dam
Rainbow Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Martin County, North Carolina, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rainbow Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rainbow 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 William H Winslow (private). It impounds the Roanoke River near Williamston.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/13/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Martin |
| Nearest City | Williamston |
| River/Stream | Roanoke River |
| Coordinates | 35.93180, -77.18960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William H Winslow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01059 |
| Federal ID | NC01059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |