Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam in Chatham, North Carolina, was completed in 2007 and serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes in the region.


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Summary

This earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 44.3 feet and has a structural height of 46.3 feet, with a total length of 680 feet. With a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities and ensuring water availability for irrigation needs.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is not state-regulated, but it is subject to state inspection, with a focus on maintaining its integrity and effectiveness in water storage and distribution. While the dam's spillway type, outlet gates, and associated structures are not specified, its location within the Wilmington District of the USACE signifies its importance in water management and conservation efforts in the area.

Overall, the Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam stands as a testament to the critical role of infrastructure in managing water resources for agricultural purposes. Its completion in 2007 marked a milestone in enhancing water availability for irrigation needs in Chatham, North Carolina, and its regular inspections and low hazard potential underscore its importance in maintaining water security for the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability, dams like Legacy play a vital role in sustaining agricultural activities and ensuring a reliable water supply for the community.

Year Completed

2007

Dam Length

680

Hydraulic Height

44.3

Nid Storage

42

Structural Height

46.3

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

46
       
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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.