Jacobs Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Jacobs Pond Dam, located in Gaston County, North Carolina, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 14.9 feet and a structural height of 19.9 feet, this dam stands at a total height of 20 feet and spans 235 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 15 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.5 acres within a drainage area of 148 acres.

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2021, Jacobs Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its location and design. The dam has undergone regular inspections, with the most recent one conducted in January 2021, to ensure its safety and functionality. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it is important for owners and authorities to remain vigilant in monitoring its integrity and implementing necessary risk management measures to prevent potential emergencies.

With its picturesque setting along Long Creek-Tr, Jacobs Pond Dam provides a recreational oasis for visitors in Bessemer City. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to appreciate the significance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Jacobs Pond to ensure their safety, enhance water management practices, and protect surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Length

235

River Or Stream

Long Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

14.9

Drainage Area

148

Nid Storage

24

Structural Height

19.9

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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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.