Thomas Blue Dam #2 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 350 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 #2
The primary purpose of Thomas Blue Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Thomas H Blue (private). It impounds the Ut to Jackson Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, 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 02/09/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | Ut to Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27280, -79.62760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Thomas H Blue |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06052 |
| Federal ID | NC06052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |