F. Marsh Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 260 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 F. Marsh Pond Dam
The primary purpose of F. Marsh 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 Gregory P Marsh (private). It impounds the Big Governor's Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 10/24/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Big Governor's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.36790, -79.32830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gregory P Marsh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03574 |
| Federal ID | NC03574 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |