Carolina Pines Pond Dam
Carolina Pines Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Craven County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carolina Pines Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Carolina Pines 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 Carolina Pines Real Estate Company (private). It impounds the Anderson Creek near Cherry Point.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. 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 12/06/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Nearest City | Cherry Point |
| River/Stream | Anderson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.96310, -76.92420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Carolina Pines Real Estate Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01061 |
| Federal ID | NC01061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |