The Peninsula At Amberly Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Chatham, North Carolina, The Peninsula At Amberly Dam, also known as Lilly Yates Pond Dam, serves as a crucial water resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

This private Earth dam stands at a structural height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet to cater to the needs of the surrounding area. The dam, situated on Panther Creek, covers a surface area of 4 acres and has a drainage area of 61 square miles.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, The Peninsula At Amberly Dam poses a significant hazard potential, as indicated by its condition assessment of satisfactory during the last inspection in 2012. The dam's primary purpose extends to recreation, making it a valuable asset for both water resource management and outdoor leisure activities in the region. With its strategic location and vital functions, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in North Carolina's dynamic landscape.

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Panther Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

61

Nid Storage

44

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

24
       
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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.