Arrowood Quarry Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Arrowood Quarry Dam, located in Pineville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.


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Summary

Built in 1968, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17.4 feet. With a capacity to store 365 acre-feet of water, it serves as a vital infrastructure for controlling the flow of the Mccullough Branch stream.

The dam's primary purpose is noted as "Other," with specific uses including tailings containment. Despite being classified as having a "High" hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as "Fair." Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in February 2020. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets all state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.

With its significant role in water storage and management, Arrowood Quarry Dam stands as a critical structure in the region. Its operations are closely monitored to maintain public safety and environmental integrity, highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and regulatory oversight in safeguarding water resources and communities against potential risks.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

1000

River Or Stream

Mccullough Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

40

Hydraulic Height

17.4

Drainage Area

915

Nid Storage

365

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

26
       
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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.