Honeycutt Dam Lower, located in Angier, North Carolina, along the Black River-Os, serves a primary purpose of irrigation and is privately owned.
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With a hydraulic height of 10.8 feet and a structural height of 14.1 feet, this earth dam has a NID height of 14 feet and a length of 240 feet. It has a storage capacity of 22.56 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 17.28 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Honeycutt Dam Lower is in fair condition as of its last assessment in June 2019. The dam has an inspection frequency of 2 years and has emergency action plans in place. While no spillway type or width is specified, the dam does not have any associated locks. The risk assessment, inundation maps, and risk management measures for the dam are currently unspecified, but it is reassuring to know that the dam is regularly monitored and maintained to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources. For enthusiasts of water resource and climate issues, Honeycutt Dam Lower presents an intriguing case study of private ownership, irrigation usage, and regulatory oversight in the realm of dam infrastructure.
Dam Length |
240 |
River Or Stream |
Black River-Os |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.8 |
Nid Storage |
22.56 |
Structural Height |
14.1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
14 |