Icenhour Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Millersville Dam Oxford
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Icenhour Dam, located in North Carolina, was completed in 1988 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23.6 feet and a structural height of 26.9 feet, with a length of 150 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 9 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 21 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1.5 acres and draining an area of 30 square miles in the Lower Little River-Tr watershed.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the Icenhour Dam has not been regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in October 2018. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, but it is subject to state inspections. Despite the lack of regulatory oversight, the dam has not been rated for its emergency action plan readiness, and its risk assessment and management measures remain undocumented. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Icenhour Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with potential implications for water management and environmental conservation in the region.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
150 |
River Or Stream |
Lower Little River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
23.6 |
Drainage Area |
30 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Structural Height |
26.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Icenhour Dam