J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2, located in Richmond County, North Carolina, serves primarily for irrigation purposes along Rocky Fork Creek-Os.


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Summary

This private dam, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 31 feet, has a normal storage capacity of 16.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 19 acre-feet. The dam, constructed from earth materials, spans a length of 100 feet and covers a surface area of 1.5 acres.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in July 2013, with its condition assessed as "Not Rated". With no emergency action plan in place and no recent risk assessment conducted, the dam's safety and risk management measures remain unclear. However, its low hazard potential suggests that it poses minimal threat to surrounding areas in the event of a breach or failure.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 intriguing due to its unique characteristics and purpose. While the dam plays a crucial role in providing irrigation water, its lack of state regulation and recent inspections raise questions about its long-term safety and emergency preparedness. Further research and monitoring may be needed to ensure the continued functionality and safety of this private dam in Richmond County.

Dam Length

100

River Or Stream

Rocky Fork Creek-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.5

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

19

Structural Height

31

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

31
       
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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.