Pleasants Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Gold Rock, North Carolina, the Pleasants Lake Dam is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1910, this earth dam stands at a significant structural height of 12 feet, with a hydraulic height of 11 feet. It boasts a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet. The dam stretches 180 feet in length and is situated along the Red Bud Creek in Franklin County.
Despite being privately owned, the Pleasants Lake Dam has not been regulated or permitted by the state, although it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam remains a key feature for recreation in the area. While it lacks certain risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy in the picturesque surroundings of Gold Rock.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
180 |
River Or Stream |
Red Bud Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Pleasants Lake Dam