Cecil Dam #1
Cecil Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cecil Dam #1
The primary purpose of Cecil Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ervin R Cecil (private). It impounds the Ut To Richland Creek near Randleman.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 01/06/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Randleman |
| River/Stream | Ut To Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.93470, -79.92770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ervin R Cecil |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02805 |
| Federal ID | NC02805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |