Fox Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fox Lake Dam, located in North Carolina, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and also offers recreational opportunities.


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Summary

Built in 1971, this private earth dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Fox Lake Dam is in fair condition as of the last assessment in May 2017. Inspected regularly, this dam on Mill Creek-Os in Moore County is equipped with an outlet gate and has a maximum discharge capacity of 10 cubic feet per second. The dam's location near Pope Air Force Base makes it a vital part of the local water infrastructure.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Fox Lake Dam to be an interesting structure to study, especially in terms of its impact on irrigation and recreation in the area. With its historical significance dating back to the early 1970s, this dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in North Carolina.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

480

River Or Stream

Mill Ck-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

64

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.