Bibey Pond Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bibey Pond Dam #1, located in Whispering Pines, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

Standing at a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural needs in the area. It is situated on the Little River-Tr and has a capacity of 7 acre-feet for water storage.

Despite its importance in irrigation, Bibey Pond Dam #1 poses a high hazard potential and has been rated as being in poor condition. The dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring that safety standards are upheld. The last inspection of the dam took place on January 15, 2021, with a frequency of every two years.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Bibey Pond Dam #1 to be a fascinating case study of a privately owned dam with a significant impact on local water management. With its high hazard potential and poor condition, there is a pressing need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the sustainability of the irrigation system. The dam's location in Moore County, North Carolina, highlights the importance of effective regulation and enforcement in safeguarding water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

465

River Or Stream

Little River-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

7

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

18
       
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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.