Mclawhorn Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Mclawhorn Pond Dam, located in Trentwoods, North Carolina, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and also offers recreational opportunities.


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Summary

Built in 1975, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a length of 120 feet. With a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the surrounding area.

Despite being privately owned and not under state regulation, Mclawhorn Pond Dam is inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity. Classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition was last assessed in 2008 and deemed as "Not Rated." While the dam does not have a designated emergency action plan, it continues to provide essential water resources for irrigation while also offering recreational value to the local community along the Trent River-Tr.

With its serene waters and essential role in water management, Mclawhorn Pond Dam stands as a vital structure in the Craven County landscape. Its strategic location and functionality make it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems in North Carolina.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

120

River Or Stream

Trent River-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

45

Nid Storage

18

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

33
       
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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.