Greene Airport Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Greene Airport Dam, located in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation on Browns Creek-Tr.


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Summary

Standing at a structural height of 24.7 feet and a length of 300 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a maximum height of 25 feet. The dam's surface area covers 6 acres, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being deemed in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in July 2012, Greene Airport Dam does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are all currently unknown. However, with its picturesque location and the recreational opportunities it offers, the dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Bladen County area. It serves as a tranquil spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying the natural beauty of Browns Creek-Tr.

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Browns Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

24.7

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.