New Hope Trails Dam is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 580 ft long, taller than 68% 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 New Hope Trails Dam
The primary purpose of New Hope Trails Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Julian Mann (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Coordinates | 35.72660, -79.06240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Julian Mann |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02097 |
| Federal ID | NC02097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |