Maxwell Dam
Maxwell Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Maxwell Dam
The primary purpose of Maxwell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maxwell Cicero Realty & Construction Company, Inc. (private). It impounds the Rockfish Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet.
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 02/29/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Rockfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.96930, -78.97730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maxwell Cicero Realty & Construction Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02135 |
| Federal ID | NC02135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |