Whispering Woods Golf Course Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Whispering Woods Golf Course Dam in Moore, North Carolina, serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with additional recreational benefits.


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Summary

The dam, classified as an Earth type, stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, providing a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. The dam, located on Trib-Mill Creek, has a surface area of 3.2 acres and is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program.

The dam's high hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure public safety. Despite being deemed "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the last inspection in February 2021 indicated a 2-year inspection frequency. With a history of state regulation and oversight, Whispering Woods Golf Course Dam remains a key feature in the local water resource management system, highlighting the intersection of water conservation and recreational activities in the region.

Given its location in a private golf course setting, the Whispering Woods Golf Course Dam is a vital infrastructure element for maintaining course aesthetics and supporting irrigation needs. With its proximity to Trib-Mill Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the area, while also enhancing recreational opportunities for visitors. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Whispering Woods Golf Course Dam will be essential in ensuring sustainable water usage and environmental stewardship in the region.

River Or Stream

Trib-Mill Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.2

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

17

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

13
       
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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.