Wooten Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wooten Pond Dam, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Sitting on Lead Mine Creek, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 16 feet and spans 200 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, the dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in January 2020.

Despite being privately owned, Wooten Pond Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, which oversees the regulation, inspection, and enforcement of dam safety in the state. The dam is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its integrity and safety. In case of emergencies, it is crucial to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, although details regarding the preparation and last revision of such a plan are currently unavailable.

In the event of a breach or failure, the dam has the potential to cause significant downstream flooding and damage. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts should monitor the condition of Wooten Pond Dam closely to ensure that proper maintenance and risk management measures are in place to prevent any potential disasters and protect the surrounding community and environment.

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Lead Mine Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

40

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

16
       
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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.