Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 dam
Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1
Located in Moore County, North Carolina, Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1, also known as Stainback, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a structural height of 25.2 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20.2 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 414 acres and a maximum discharge of 469 cubic feet per second, this dam on Quewhiffle Creek-Tr offers essential water resources for both irrigation and recreational activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 has a fair condition assessment as of its last inspection in May 2017. The dam features uncontrolled outlets and spillways, along with a stone core and soil foundation. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a risk management plan in place. The regulatory oversight for this structure falls under the jurisdiction of NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program, ensuring that necessary inspections, enforcement, and permitting are upheld to maintain the safety and integrity of the dam.
With a rich history dating back to the early 1970s, Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 continues to be a vital water resource structure in North Carolina. Its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices in balancing irrigation needs with recreational use. As climate change impacts water resources, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 in meeting the water demands of the surrounding area.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 43 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 50 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 3 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 187 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 28 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
Campgrounds
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Loblolly Campsite
- Hickory Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Camp Reeves
Fishing spots
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Big Branch
- Broadacres Lakes
- Broadacres Lake
- Baldwins Pond
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
Track Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1.