Piney Point Golf Course Dam
Piney Point Golf Course Dam is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Piney Point Golf Course Dam
The primary purpose of Piney Point Golf Course Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Piney Point Golf Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Pee Dee River near Norwood.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/02/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Nearest City | Norwood |
| River/Stream | Ut To Pee Dee River |
| Coordinates | 35.21120, -80.08840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Piney Point Golf Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05395 |
| Federal ID | NC05395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |