Fowler Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fowler Pond Dam, located in Johnston, North Carolina, serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a structural height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. The dam is situated in a scenic area near Middle Creek and Beaver Dam Branch, offering a tranquil environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.

Despite its fair condition assessment, Fowler Pond Dam is categorized as having a significant hazard potential. The dam has been inspected as recently as November 2017, with a frequency of inspections recorded as zero. Emergency action plans and risk assessments for the dam are currently not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.

As a key feature in the landscape of Saddle Ridge Drive, Fowler Pond Dam is a vital component of the local ecosystem and provides valuable recreational opportunities for the community. With its unique location and potential risks, continued attention to the maintenance and management of the dam is essential to safeguard both the environment and public safety in the area.

River Or Stream

MIddle Creek; Beaver Dam Branc

Nid Storage

26

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Significant

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.