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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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 |
Little River Near Star
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12cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
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169cfs |
Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs
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5cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
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10cfs |
Deep River At Ramseur
|
84cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
122cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Loblolly Campsite
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Sweetgum Campsite
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Camp Durant
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Hickory Campsite
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Camp Reeves
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