Piney Point Golf Course Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Norwood, North Carolina, the Piney Point Golf Course Dam is a private earth dam situated along the Pee Dee River-Tr.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 7.8 feet and a structural height of 9.6 feet, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, providing a normal storage capacity of 11.8 acre-feet. While not state-regulated, the dam is inspected regularly by the state, ensuring its safety and functionality.

With a significant hazard potential, the Piney Point Golf Course Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in November 2019. Despite its age and lack of recent modifications, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. With no emergency action plan in place, there is room for improvement in terms of risk assessment and management measures. As climate change continues to impact water resources, maintaining the integrity of dams like Piney Point is crucial for ensuring the stability of water systems in the region.

Dam Length

287

River Or Stream

Pee Dee River-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.8

Hydraulic Height

7.8

Nid Storage

14.4

Structural Height

9.6

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

10
       
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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.
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