Boy Scouts Of America Dam Upper Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Boy Scouts of America Dam Upper, also known as Beard Lake Dam or Camp Reeves Dam, is a private dam located in Moore County, North Carolina.


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Summary

Built in 1970, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 278 acre-feet on the Suck Creek river. With a structural height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, the dam spans 570 feet in length and covers a surface area of 25 acres.

Despite its important role in recreation, Boy Scouts of America Dam Upper poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as being in poor condition. The dam falls under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state regulations, permitting, and inspections in place to ensure its safety and maintenance. However, the last inspection in May 2020 raised concerns about its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness.

Located in the city of Carbonton, Boy Scouts of America Dam Upper is overseen by private ownership and is not associated with any federal agencies. The dam's proximity to the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and its status as a non-USACE structure further emphasize the importance of local management and maintenance efforts to safeguard both the dam and the surrounding community from potential risks associated with its operation.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

570

River Or Stream

Suck Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

1902.6

Nid Storage

278

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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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.