E & D Sheppard Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
E & D Sheppard Dam, located in Lilesville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure on the Pee Dee River, primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, this earth dam spans 400 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, covers a surface area of 3 acres and serves a drainage area of 437 square miles.
Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of February 2021. It undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in February 2021, to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in March 2009, indicating a commitment to emergency preparedness and response. The dam's risk assessment and management measures are not specified in the data, leaving room for potential enhancements in safety protocols and guidelines to mitigate any potential risks associated with the structure.
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
Pee Dee River - Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
437 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1810cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
556cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
216cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2390cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
10cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
91cfs |
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.
E & D Sheppard Dam