Randy Fox Dam
Randy Fox Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, North Carolina, built in 2006. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Randy Fox Dam
The primary purpose of Randy Fox Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Preserve At Hawk View Homeowners Assc., Inc. (private). It impounds the Little Creek near Hillsborough.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2023.
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 |
| Nearest City | Hillsborough |
| River/Stream | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.11430, -79.05730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Preserve at Hawk View Homeowners Assc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05715 |
| Federal ID | NC05715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |