Livery Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Livery Pond Dam, located in Henderson, North Carolina, serves as a private recreational facility along the Green River-Trib.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, with a length of 200 feet. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam holds a significant hazard potential with an unsatisfactory condition assessment from its last inspection in August 2012.

With a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, Livery Pond Dam presents a risk that is yet to be fully assessed and managed. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks updated emergency action plans or risk assessment measures. These findings raise concerns about the safety and integrity of the structure, especially given its location in a potentially flood-prone area.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts should monitor developments regarding Livery Pond Dam closely, advocating for necessary inspections, repairs, and risk mitigation measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of water resources in the region. The significant hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition assessment underscore the need for proactive measures to address potential risks associated with this recreational dam.

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Green River-Trib

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

10

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

22
       
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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.