Smith Lake Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Smith Lake Dam #2, located in Smithfield, North Carolina, is a private earth dam that serves the primary purposes of fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond creation.


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Summary

Standing at a structural height of 30 feet, this dam on the Neuse River-Tr provides a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Despite being non-state regulated, the dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the last assessment conducted in December 2017, revealing a satisfactory condition and low hazard potential.

Owned privately, Smith Lake Dam #2 plays a crucial role in local water resource management and ecological preservation. Its strategic location, 19 miles from the city center, ensures water availability for firefighting, agriculture, and recreational purposes. The dam's design and operation align with environmental best practices, contributing to the overall wellness of the Johnston County ecosystem and the Neuse River basin.

With a focus on safety and sustainability, Smith Lake Dam #2 stands as a reliable asset in the region's water infrastructure network. Continuous monitoring and adherence to maintenance protocols ensure the dam's resilience against potential risks. As climate change impacts water resources, this dam serves as a critical element in maintaining water quality and quantity, showcasing the importance of responsible stewardship in safeguarding our natural environment for future generations.

River Or Stream

Neuse River-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

30

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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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.