Piney Grove Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mirror Lake Dam Murrays Mill Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Piney Grove Pond Dam, located in Catawba, North Carolina, is a private dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a structural height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, this earthen dam sits along the Balls Creek-Tr river and covers an area of 1 acre. The dam was last inspected in November 2020 and was found to be in fair condition, with a significant hazard potential.
Although not regulated by the state, Piney Grove Pond Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. While the dam does not have a designated emergency action plan in place, its condition assessment and inspection reports are up to date. The risk assessment and management measures for the dam have not been clearly outlined, indicating a potential need for further evaluation and planning to address any safety concerns that may arise in the future. As a popular spot for recreational activities, ensuring the safety and maintenance of Piney Grove Pond Dam is crucial for both water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.
River Or Stream |
Balls Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
15 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Piney Grove Pond Dam