Edwards Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Clinton, North Carolina, the Edwards Pond Dam is a privately owned structure on the Great Coharie Creek, completed in 1982 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20.4 feet, with a length of 395 feet and a storage capacity of 57.12 acre-feet. Despite being non-state regulated, the dam has undergone inspections, with the last assessment performed in June 2012, indicating a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated".

The dam, within the Wilmington District of USACE, serves as a vital recreational resource in Sampson County, offering a surface area of 7 acres and drainage area of 150 acres. While the structure has not been modified since its completion, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not currently available. With a primary purpose of recreation, the Edwards Pond Dam provides a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of the Great Coharie Creek and its surroundings, under the ownership of private entities and the oversight of non-federal regulatory agencies in North Carolina.

Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

395

River Or Stream

Great Coharie Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

150

Nid Storage

57.12

Structural Height

20.4

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

20
       
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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.