Thornton Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 2006. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 775 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 Thornton Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Thornton Creek Dam 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 Richard D Thompson (private). It impounds the Ut to Thorntons Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| River/Stream | Ut to Thorntons Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.42430, -78.69080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Richard D Thompson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06057 |
| Federal ID | NC06057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |