Curl Pond Dam (Basal Creek Townhomes) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Curl Pond Dam, located in Wake, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

Completed in 1979, this dam stands at a structural height of 27 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a length of 425 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 33 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 3.3 acres and draining a 58-square-mile watershed.

Despite being deemed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition, Curl Pond Dam underwent its last inspection in October 2018. With a maximum discharge of 180 cubic feet per second, this dam on Basal Creek-Tr is critical for both irrigation and recreational purposes in the area. While it is not regulated by the state, it is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Curl Pond Dam an interesting case study given its history, purpose, and importance within the local watershed.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

425

River Or Stream

Basal Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.3

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

58

Nid Storage

33

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

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.