Pinehurst National-Dam #1, located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1989, this dam has a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 20.5 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. The dam spans 550 feet in length and is situated on the Aberdeen Creek-Tr.
Despite its recreational focus, Pinehurst National-Dam #1 poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of December 2020. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam's last inspection date was in December 2020, with an inspection frequency of every two years.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams will find Pinehurst National-Dam #1 to be a significant structure in the area. Its location, design, and storage capacity make it a vital component of the local water infrastructure, highlighting the importance of diligent regulatory oversight and maintenance practices to ensure public safety and the preservation of the surrounding ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
550 |
River Or Stream |
Aberdeen Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Structural Height |
20.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
21 |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
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181cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
7cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
104cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
16cfs |
Little River At Manchester
|
263cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Loblolly Campsite
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Hickory Campsite
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Sweetgum Campsite
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Camp Durant
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