Moss Lake Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moss Lake Dam #1, located in Halifax, North Carolina, was completed in 1946 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a small fish pond.


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Summary

This private dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet, with a hydraulic height of 15 feet, and has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Jack Horse Swamp-Tr river, in close proximity to the city of Bricks.

Despite being privately owned, Moss Lake Dam #1 undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam has been classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in February 2002, with no reported issues or concerns raised at that time.

While Moss Lake Dam #1 may not be under federal jurisdiction or regulation, its importance in providing essential services like fire protection highlights the significance of private dams in water resource management. With its historical significance dating back to over 75 years, this dam continues to play a crucial role in the local community's water supply and recreational activities.

Year Completed

1946

Dam Length

356

River Or Stream

Jack Horse Swamp-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

60

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.