Foxfire Dam #1_Phase Iv Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Foxfire Dam #1_Phase Iv, located in Moore County, North Carolina, was completed in 1984 for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 34 feet, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. With a surface area of 11 acres and a normal storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, this dam on Deep Creek-Tr serves as a crucial water resource for the region.

Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Foxfire Dam #1_Phase Iv is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has been assessed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition as of the last inspection in March 2017. While there have been no reported modifications or emergency action plans in place, the dam continues to play a vital role in supporting agricultural irrigation in the area.

With Congressman Richard Hudson representing the district where Foxfire Dam #1_Phase Iv is located, the dam remains a significant infrastructure for water management in the region. As a privately owned structure, it is regulated by the state and serves as a key component of the water supply system for local farmers. The dam's presence highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1984

River Or Stream

Deep Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

34

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

34
       
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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. 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

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, 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.