Malone Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Malone Dam, located in Caswell, North Carolina, was completed in 1954 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17.5 feet and a structural height of 20.8 feet, with a total length of 225 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding area. The dam is situated on Hughs Mill Creek-Tr and is under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite being privately owned, Malone Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting against potential flooding events. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its current condition as of the last inspection in December 2020. While the dam has not been subjected to state regulation, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam also serves secondary purposes such as providing a habitat for fish and wildlife and recreational opportunities for the local community.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Malone Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and public safety. Its strategic location on Hughs Mill Creek-Tr highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating flood risks and preserving natural ecosystems. As a key component in the region's flood control system, Malone Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance human development with the conservation of water resources and the environment.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

225

River Or Stream

Hughs Mill Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

17.5

Nid Storage

51

Structural Height

20.8

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

21
       
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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.