Bayleaf Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bayleaf Pond Dam, located in Wake County, North Carolina, is a private recreational structure along the Honeycut Creek-Tr.


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Summary

Standing at a structural height of 15 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 13 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a significant hazard potential, as of the last inspection in November 2018.

With no state regulation or permitting in place, the dam's maintenance and safety fall solely on the private owner. The lack of enforcement and regulatory oversight raises concerns about the potential risks associated with the dam, especially given its poor condition assessment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bayleaf Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspection and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

River Or Stream

Honeycut Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

13

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

15
       
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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.