Lawrence Lyerly Dam
Lawrence Lyerly Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lawrence Lyerly Dam
The primary purpose of Lawrence Lyerly Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lyerly Family Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Dunham's Creek near Fayetteville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 12/14/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Fayetteville |
| River/Stream | Dunham's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30830, -79.35030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lyerly Family Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04957 |
| Federal ID | NC04957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |