The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam

UT to New Hope Creek· Durham, North Carolina· Built 2002· Earth·
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area135 sq mi
Max Discharge282 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDNC05653

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 18, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Southpoint Mall, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam?

The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam?

The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam is owned by Southpoint Mall, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam built?

The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

When was The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam last inspected?

The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam was last inspected on November 18, 2021. 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.