Thomas Blue Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 465 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 Thomas Blue Dam #1
The primary purpose of Thomas Blue Dam #1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Christy B Jackson (private). It impounds the Ut to Drowing Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet.
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 03/03/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Ut to Drowing Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28250, -79.64330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Christy B Jackson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06051 |
| Federal ID | NC06051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |