Raleigh Airport Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Raleigh Airport Pond Dam, also known as Oddfellows Dam or Tarlton Property Dam, is a private earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, spanning a length of 250 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.3 acres, serving the Swift Creek-Tr river basin.

Although the dam has not been state regulated, it has undergone state inspections in the past, with the last inspection conducted in June 2002. Classified with a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or risk assessments have not been reported. Despite these gaps, Raleigh Airport Pond Dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, showcasing the importance of water resource management and infrastructure maintenance for climate resilience.

Dam Length

250

River Or Stream

Swift Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.3

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

58

Nid Storage

21

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.