Hornady Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hornady Dam, located in Bellemont, North Carolina, along the Poppaw Creek, is a private recreational dam with a low hazard potential.


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Summary

Standing at a hydraulic height of 15.8 feet and a structural height of 16.8 feet, this earth-type dam offers a surface area of 8 acres and a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. The dam was last inspected in December 2012 and was found to be in satisfactory condition.

Despite its small size, Hornady Dam provides a vital recreational space for the community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The dam's location in Alamance County, North Carolina, makes it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while engaging in leisure activities. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Hornady Dam continues to play a significant role in providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Dam Length

205

River Or Stream

Poppaw Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

15.8

Nid Storage

54

Structural Height

16.8

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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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.