Chesapeake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Chesapeake Dam, also known as Anson Pond, is a local government-owned structure located in Cumberland, North Carolina.
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Summary
The dam is situated on Carver's Creek Tr and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a structural height of 23.5 feet and a length of 218 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.6 acres. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in April 2019.
The dam, constructed with an earth core type, does not fall under state regulation or permitting but is subject to periodic state inspections. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified, its location and design pose potential risks that require continual monitoring and management. With its proximity to the community and surrounding environment, ensuring the safety and functionality of Chesapeake Dam is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts who value the preservation and sustainable use of this valuable infrastructure.
Dam Length |
218 |
River Or Stream |
Carver's Creek Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.6 |
Drainage Area |
290 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
23.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little River At Manchester
|
161cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
6cfs |
Cape Fear River At Lillington
|
314cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
74cfs |
Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel
|
1070cfs |
Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth
|
49cfs |
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.
Chesapeake Dam