Raeford Dam

North Carolina — Cumberland County — Rockfish Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCumberland
RiverRockfish Creek
Coordinates34.95954, -79.00062

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,380 ft
NID Storage4,200 acre-ft
Max Storage4,200 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Upchurch Dam Preservation Association
Other NameLake Upchurch

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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.

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