House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam

Maxwell Creek· Duplin, North Carolina· Earth·
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam is classified as significant hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length3,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
NID IDNC05269

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 21, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

House of Raeford Farms, Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam?

House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam?

House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam is owned by House of Raeford Farms, Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam?

House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam last inspected?

House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam was last inspected on February 21, 2015. 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.