Edwards Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fox Lake Dam Mccullen Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Edwards Pond Dam, also known as Arrowhead Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina along the Coharie Creek-Os.
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Summary
The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, providing a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a structural height of 25 feet and a length of 315 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and has a high hazard potential.
Despite being privately owned, the Edwards Pond Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that the dam meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in January 2021. Given its high hazard potential, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are crucial to ensure public safety in the event of a dam failure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Edwards Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam with important regulatory oversight and risk management considerations.
Dam Length |
315 |
River Or Stream |
Coharie Creek-Os |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black River Near Tomahawk
|
250cfs |
Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel
|
976cfs |
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
|
602cfs |
Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin
|
255cfs |
Big Swamp Nr Tarheel
|
49cfs |
Bear Creek At Mays Store
|
98cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Edwards Pond Dam