Sanford Raw Water Reservoir Dam

Lee County, North Carolina

River/Stream: Bush Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
3,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
234 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
28 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-01-15

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC03259
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.53400, -79.04670
Age
33 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.