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State Orchard Dam #1, located in Montgomery, North Carolina, was completed in 1955 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This privately owned earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet, with a length of 315 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, N. State Orchard Dam #1 is in poor condition as of the last assessment in 2013. The dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in May 2013. Its emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently unclear. The dam is situated along the Big Mountain Creek-Os river/stream and plays a vital role in water management for the region.
With a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 33 cubic feet per second, N. State Orchard Dam #1 is a key infrastructure for water supply in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and improvement of dams like N. State Orchard Dam #1 are essential for ensuring water security and irrigation needs in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
315 |
River Or Stream |
Big Mountain Creek-Os |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Little River Near Star
|
16cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
181cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
305cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
7cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
104cfs |