Bunch Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bunch Dam, located in Wake, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam on Turkey Creek-Tr that primarily serves as a recreational site.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam stands at 275 feet long and has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition was last assessed in December 2017, with a status of "Not Rated."

Despite not being state regulated or permitted, Bunch Dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in December 2017. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared, and there is no risk assessment or management measures in place. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it remains an important feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area, providing both recreational opportunities and a source of interest for those interested in dam engineering and infrastructure.

Dam Length

275

River Or Stream

Turkey Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

40

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.