Pinehurst Unit 15 Dam, located in Whispering Pines, North Carolina, is a privately-owned structure that serves as a recreational resource along Joe's Fork Creek.
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This earth dam, completed in 1979, stands at a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, with a length of 600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 88 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10 acres and draining a watershed area of 442 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Pinehurst Unit 15 Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam is regularly inspected, with its condition assessed as fair during the last inspection in May 2017. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, attracting visitors to its scenic surroundings. With its moderate size and capacity, the dam adds to the water resource infrastructure of the area, contributing to the management of water flow and storage in the region.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
Joe'S Fork Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
442 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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181cfs |
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7cfs |
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104cfs |
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16cfs |
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263cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
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1830cfs |
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