Camp Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Camp Pond Dam, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure regulating the flow of the Richland Creek-Tr for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres. However, despite its functional role, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, with a high hazard potential.

The dam, with a length of 278 feet, has been inspected as recently as September 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every two years. While it serves its primary purpose of recreation, the dam's condition raises concerns about its long-term safety and stability. The lack of detailed information on its design and construction history, along with the absence of updated emergency action plans, indicates a need for proactive risk management measures to safeguard both the dam and the surrounding community from potential hazards.

Given its critical role in regulating water flow and providing recreational opportunities, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts should closely monitor Camp Pond Dam's condition and advocate for necessary repairs and improvements to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Collaborative efforts between the private owner, state regulatory agencies, and local community members are essential to address the dam's poor condition and mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.

Dam Length

278

River Or Stream

Richland Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

11

Drainage Area

531

Nid Storage

24

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

High

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.