Mallard Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mallard Pond Dam, located in Wake, North Carolina, near Buck Jones Rd., is a privately owned structure on Walnut Creek-Tr.


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Summary

This earth dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding area. Standing at a structural height of 16 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 8 acre-feet, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.

Despite its recreational appeal, Mallard Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of December 2020. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. With a history of state permitting and regulation, Mallard Pond Dam remains a key feature in the water management landscape of Wake County.

For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, the data on Mallard Pond Dam provides valuable insights into the regulatory processes and safety considerations associated with private dams. As water infrastructure continues to play a critical role in the face of changing environmental conditions, understanding the risk factors and management measures for dams like Mallard Pond Dam is essential for promoting sustainable water practices and protecting communities from potential hazards.

River Or Stream

Walnut Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

8

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

High

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.