Pinehurst National Golf Course Dam #1
Pinehurst National Golf Course Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pinehurst National Golf Course Dam #1
The primary purpose of Pinehurst National Golf Course Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pinehurst Resort And Country Club, Llc (private). It impounds the Aberdeen Creek near Aberdeen.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Aberdeen |
| River/Stream | Aberdeen Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.18900, -79.44370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03599 |
| Federal ID | NC03599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |