Goodmark Foods Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Goodmark Foods Dam is a privately owned structure located in Wake, North Carolina, serving the primary purpose of irrigation with additional recreational benefits.


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Summary

The dam is an Earth type structure with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. The dam spans 280 feet in length and is situated on the Big Branch-Tr river or stream.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in December 2018. The dam is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place. Despite its poor condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its purpose of irrigation while offering some recreational activities to the local community.

As a significant piece of infrastructure in the area, Goodmark Foods Dam highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources for sustainable use. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, the dam continues to provide vital water resources for irrigation while being mindful of potential risks and hazards associated with its condition. It stands as a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

280

River Or Stream

Big Branch-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

27

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.