Hart-Curtis Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hart-Curtis Pond, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a private water resource managed by the Wake-224 state agency.


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Summary

This picturesque pond sits along the Crabtree Creek-Tr river and serves as a popular spot for recreational activities. The dam, primarily designed for earth retention, stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet with a structural height of 23 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet.

Despite its significant hazard potential, Hart-Curtis Pond has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in December 2020. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness. The pond's high hazard potential underscores the importance of continued inspection, enforcement, and regulatory oversight by the NCDEQ, DEMLR Dam Safety Program to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change can appreciate Hart-Curtis Pond as a vital recreational asset within Wake County, North Carolina. Its serene surroundings and importance for local community activities make it a noteworthy site for conservation efforts and sustainable management practices. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Hart-Curtis Pond become even more crucial in ensuring resilience against potential hazards and protecting the surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Length

250

River Or Stream

Crabtree Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

18

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

23
       
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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.