Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1

Quewhiffle Creek· Moore, North Carolina· Built 1970· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length425 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage139 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area416 sq mi
Max Discharge469 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
Year Modified2004
NID IDNC03568

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: No
Last Inspection: February 2, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Armstrong Timber Management, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1?

Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 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 Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1?

Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 is owned by Armstrong Timber Management, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 built?

Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1?

Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Legacy Golf Links Dam No. 1 was last inspected on February 2, 2022. 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.