White Oak Farms Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

White Oak Farms is a privately owned dam located in Johnston, North Carolina, along the picturesque White Oak Creek.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and as a small fish pond. With a structural height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 27.5 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, White Oak Farms is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam was last inspected in March 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. Owned and managed by a private entity, this dam plays a vital role in providing essential resources to the local community while also ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.

With its scenic location and multi-purpose functionality, White Oak Farms serves as a valuable water resource for the region. Its presence along White Oak Creek adds to the biodiversity of the area while also contributing to fire protection and agricultural needs. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like White Oak Farms play a crucial role in managing and conserving water for present and future generations of both humans and wildlife in North Carolina.

Dam Length

1100

River Or Stream

White Oak Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

27.5

Nid Storage

72

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

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.