Hales Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hales Dam, located in Rock Ridge, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private earth dam on Turkey Creek-Tr has a structural height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. While the dam is not state-regulated, it is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam, owned by a private entity, poses a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and oversight. Despite lacking a condition rating, the dam has not been rated as posing immediate danger. With no emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, there is room for improvement in risk management measures. George Holding (R) represents the area in Congress, but the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of any federal agency, emphasizing the need for local oversight and accountability.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the complexity of managing small-scale dams like Hales Dam, which play a vital role in local water management and agriculture. The dam's location in Nash County, North Carolina, underscores the importance of balancing water resource development with environmental conservation. As efforts to strengthen dam safety and emergency preparedness continue, Hales Dam stands as a reminder of the interconnectedness of water resources and community resilience in the face of climate challenges.
River Or Stream |
Turkey Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
30 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Hales Dam