Spring Valley Dam
Spring Valley Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spring Valley Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Valley Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Spring Valley Hoa Of Carrboro, Inc. (private). It impounds the Bolin Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2021.
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 | Orange |
| River/Stream | Bolin Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92990, -79.08110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Spring Valley HOA of Carrboro, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04994 |
| Federal ID | NC04994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |