Southern Pines Raw Water Reservoir Dam
Southern Pines Raw Water Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 2012. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Southern Pines Raw Water Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Southern Pines Raw Water Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Southern Pines (local government).
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 537 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2012, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2024.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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 | Moore |
| Coordinates | 35.08410, -79.50010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 192 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Southern Pines |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06080 |
| Federal ID | NC06080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |