Flowers Lake Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Flowers Lake Dam #1, situated in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and maintaining a stock or small fish pond.


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Summary

This private dam is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. With a structural height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the Buffalo Creek-Tr watershed.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Flowers Lake Dam #1 was assessed to be in fair condition as of February 2021. The dam has a surface area of 4 acres and drains a 282-acre watershed, highlighting its importance in water management and conservation efforts in the region. With a history of regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan, this dam exemplifies responsible stewardship of water resources in the face of climate challenges.

Flowers Lake Dam #1 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Johnston County, North Carolina. With its role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and fish pond support, this dam underscores the intersection of human needs and environmental conservation. As climate change poses new challenges to water availability and quality, responsible regulation and maintenance of structures like Flowers Lake Dam #1 become increasingly crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.

River Or Stream

Buffalo Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

282

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

25
       
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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.