Haddon Hall Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Haddon Hall Dam, located in Wake County, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam on Beaver Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, this dam has a length of 570 feet and a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. The dam is considered to have a high hazard potential and was last inspected in December 2019, with a fair condition assessment.

Managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Haddon Hall Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a potential risk due to its high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. With its location on Beaver Creek, the dam provides both recreational opportunities and vital water resource management for the surrounding area.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Haddon Hall Dam will find its unique design and purpose for recreation intriguing. With its association with a major waterway and the responsibility of state agencies to regulate and ensure its safety, Haddon Hall Dam serves as both a recreational asset and a critical infrastructure for water management in Wake County.

Dam Length

570

River Or Stream

Beaver Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

151

Nid Storage

42

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

21
       
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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.