Springdale Estates Lower Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Springdale Estates Lower Dam, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Situated on Hare Snipe Creek, this earth dam has a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 14 acres and is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.

Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in February 2019. The structure is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its safety and integrity. In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and readiness are not specified in the available data. With its strategic location and contribution to the local water resource management, Springdale Estates Lower Dam remains a significant feature for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

River Or Stream

Hare Snipe Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

190

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

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.