Morningstar Farm Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clifton Pond Dam Denton Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Morningstar Farm Lagoon Dam, located in Franklin, North Carolina, serves as a vital structure along the Crooked Creek-Tr river system.
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Summary
This private dam, primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply, stands at a structural height of 17.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 13.6 acre-feet. Although the dam has not been regulated by the state, it has undergone inspection in the past, with the last recorded assessment dating back to November 1996.
Despite being classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment, Morningstar Farm Lagoon Dam poses a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unspecified, underscoring potential gaps in safety protocols. Furthermore, with no designated state jurisdiction or permitting requirements, the dam's operation and enforcement mechanisms are not clearly defined, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
In the absence of recent data updates or risk management measures, the Morningstar Farm Lagoon Dam stands as a critical infrastructure point in need of further evaluation and potential improvement. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, proactive engagement in monitoring and advocating for the safety and sustainability of such structures is crucial to ensure the resilience of our water systems and the protection of surrounding communities from potential hazards.
River Or Stream |
Crooked Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
13.6 |
Structural Height |
17.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Morningstar Farm Lagoon Dam