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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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 |