Raeford Dam
North Carolina — Cumberland County — Rockfish Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| River | Rockfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.95954, -79.00062 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 16, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1914 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lake Upchurch Dam Preservation Association |
| Other Name | Lake Upchurch |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.