Multipurpose Trail Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 221 ft long. 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 Multipurpose Trail Dam
The primary purpose of Multipurpose Trail Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Methodist University, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 221 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/06/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Coordinates | 35.12470, -78.87050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 221 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Methodist University, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05582 |
| Federal ID | NC05582 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |