Blackmon Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Blackmon Pond Dam, located in Smithfield, North Carolina, along the Reedy Creek, serves primarily for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam, constructed by the USDA NRCS, stands at a structural height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state and has been inspected for safety, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
Although the dam's spillway is uncontrolled and it lacks outlet gates, it has not undergone major modifications since its completion. The last inspection was conducted in 1999, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." While the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level, there is limited information available regarding its emergency action plan, inundation maps, and risk management measures. Overall, Blackmon Pond Dam represents an essential structure for water resource management in the area, catering to multiple purposes while maintaining a low hazard potential.
River Or Stream |
Reedy Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Blackmon Pond Dam