Qualls Pond Dam

Little Fishing Creek-Tr· Halifax, North Carolina· Built 1964· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Qualls Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length641 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Max Discharge66 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDNC00829

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: March 27, 2002
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Tracy C. Qualls

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Qualls Pond Dam?

Qualls Pond 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 Qualls Pond Dam?

Qualls Pond Dam is owned by Tracy C. Qualls (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Qualls Pond Dam built?

Qualls Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Qualls Pond Dam?

Qualls Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Qualls Pond Dam last inspected?

Qualls Pond Dam was last inspected on March 27, 2002. 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.