Located in Burke, North Carolina, Pritchard Pond Dam is a private earth dam primarily designed for recreational purposes.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam on the Jacob River-Tr is notable for its significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment. With a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, Pritchard Pond Dam has a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and an uncontrolled spillway type.
Despite being unregulated by the state and with no required permitting or enforcement, Pritchard Pond Dam still poses a moderate risk, as indicated by its risk assessment rating of 3. The last inspection in January 2014 revealed a fair condition, with no emergency action plan currently in place. As a key feature for recreation in the area, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community while also presenting challenges in terms of potential hazards and risk management.
River Or Stream |
Jacob River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Jacob Fork At Ramsey
|
17cfs |
Henry Fork Near Henry River
|
41cfs |
First Broad River Near Casar
|
51cfs |
Johns River At Arneys Store
|
173cfs |
Indian Creek Near Laboratory
|
608cfs |
Second Broad River Nr Logan
|
58cfs |