Pinehurst National Dam 3a Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, Pinehurst National Dam 3a is a privately owned structure regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

Built in 1989, this earth dam primarily serves the purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam spans 500 feet across Aberdeen Creek-Tr, covering a surface area of 10.6 acres.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of December 2020, Pinehurst National Dam 3a has a high hazard potential, prompting biennial inspections to ensure its safety. The dam's associated structures include spillways, outlet gates, and locks, although specific details on these components are not provided in the data. With a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 81 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting irrigation activities in the area.

Overall, Pinehurst National Dam 3a serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in Moore County, North Carolina, contributing to the region's agricultural practices. As climate change continues to impact water availability and usage patterns, maintaining and monitoring such dams becomes increasingly important to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

Aberdeen Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.6

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

26
       
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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.