Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Crawford Lake Dam Harrington Pond
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam in Morven, North Carolina, stands as a vital structure designed for fish and wildlife conservation.
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Summary
Completed in 1999, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 28.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet, serving as a crucial component in maintaining the surrounding ecosystem. With a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area, particularly for the Big Branch river and stream.
Managed by a private owner, the Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. With a fair condition assessment as of February 2021, this dam poses a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose as a fish and wildlife pond underscores its ecological significance, making it a key feature in the local landscape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor.
As a symbol of sustainable water management and wildlife conservation, the Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure in Anson County, North Carolina. With its fair condition and significant hazard potential, this earth dam demands ongoing attention and maintenance to safeguard its functionality and ecological impact. For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, this dam presents a compelling case study in balancing human needs with environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
348 |
River Or Stream |
Big Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Structural Height |
28.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
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1830cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
305cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2460cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
Black Creek Near Hartsville
|
121cfs |
Rocky River Nr Stanfield
|
173cfs |
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.
Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam