Anchors Landing Upper Dam

Gunpowder Creek· Caldwell, North Carolina· Built 2001· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Anchors Landing Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area150 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNC05597

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: December 2, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Anchors Landing Homeowners Association, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Anchors Landing Upper Dam?

Anchors Landing Upper Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Anchors Landing Upper Dam?

Anchors Landing Upper Dam is owned by Anchors Landing Homeowners Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Anchors Landing Upper Dam built?

Anchors Landing Upper Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Anchors Landing Upper Dam?

Anchors Landing Upper Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Anchors Landing Upper Dam last inspected?

Anchors Landing Upper Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.