Hanor Sow Lagoon Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hanor Sow Lagoon, also known as Sow House Lagoon, is a private water resource located in Edgecombe, North Carolina.


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Summary

This lagoon is situated near the White Oak Creek Tributary and is managed by a private owner. The lagoon has a significant hydraulic height of 22.5 feet and a structural height of 24.5 feet, with a total length of 650 feet and a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet.

Although the dam at Hanor Sow Lagoon is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or irrigation, it poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. The last inspection of the lagoon was conducted in February 2003, and it is noted that it meets state inspection requirements. Despite its significant hazard potential, there have been no reported incidents or modifications in recent years.

Hanor Sow Lagoon serves as an essential water resource in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, with a surface area of 2.4 acres. While the lagoon's specific purposes are not detailed, its presence provides valuable water storage and management capabilities for the surrounding area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find the unique design and characteristics of Hanor Sow Lagoon intriguing, as it plays a vital role in the local water management infrastructure.

Dam Length

650

River Or Stream

White Oak Cr Trib

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.4

Hydraulic Height

22.5

Nid Storage

48

Structural Height

24.5

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

25
       
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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.