Jimmy Ross Pond, also known as J Ross Pond Dam 3, is a private water resource located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with additional recreational benefits. With a dam height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 5 acres and drains a small watershed of 0.47 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1558 cubic feet per second.
This picturesque pond on Tr- Little River is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and has a low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure. Although the condition assessment is not available, the risk assessment rates the dam's risk as moderate. While it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan, Jimmy Ross Pond remains a valuable water resource for the local community, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. With its peaceful surroundings and vital irrigation functions, Jimmy Ross Pond stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
403 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Little River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
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7cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
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181cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
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104cfs |
Little River At Manchester
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263cfs |
Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs
|
4cfs |
Deep River At Moncure
|
277cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hickory Campsite
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Sweetgum Campsite
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Loblolly Campsite
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Camp Durant
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Camp Reeves
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