Located in Peachland, North Carolina, the Kirby Newton Pond Dam is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Built in 1987 for recreational purposes, this Earth dam with a stone core stands at a structural height of 18.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.7 acres, the dam spans 350 feet across Blackwell Branch-Tr river.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment in 2014 rating its condition as fair and its hazard potential as low. The risk assessment indicates moderate risk, but no specific risk management measures are highlighted. With a drainage area of 106 square miles and a maximum discharge of 134 cubic feet per second, the Kirby Newton Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area while maintaining a relatively low risk profile for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
350 |
River Or Stream |
Blackwell Branch-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
106 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
18.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
305cfs |
Rocky River Nr Stanfield
|
173cfs |
Goose Cr At Fairview
|
14cfs |
Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail
|
2cfs |
Clear Creek At Sr3181 Nr Mint Hill
|
2cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |