John Garner Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

John Garner Pond Dam, located in Jackson Springs, North Carolina, was completed in 1989 and serves as a vital recreational resource in the area.


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Summary

Standing at a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, the earth dam boasts a length of 200 feet and a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Jackson Creek-Tr river, contributing to a surface area of 2 acres and draining an area of 100 acres.

Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the dam remains regulated, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program. With a designated inspection frequency of 2 years, the dam's last assessment was conducted in April 2021. While no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place, efforts are being made to ensure the safety and risk management of the dam. As a private ownership structure, John Garner Pond Dam continues to play a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Moore County region.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Jackson Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

11

Drainage Area

100

Nid Storage

12

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

14
       
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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.