Bladen Springs Farm Lagoon Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bladen Springs Farm Lagoon, located in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1996 with a primary purpose of serving as a storage facility.


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Summary

This lagoon has a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a total length of 1200 feet. With a storage capacity of 50.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres, this lagoon plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Bladen Springs Farm Lagoon is in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in July 2012. It has not been modified in recent years and has not undergone any enforcement actions from regulatory agencies. The lagoon is inspected periodically and meets safety guidelines, ensuring its reliability in times of need. With a history of reliable performance and a low risk profile, this earth dam continues to contribute positively to local water resource management efforts.

Situated along the Cape Fear-Trib stream, Bladen Springs Farm Lagoon stands as a testament to effective private ownership and management of water infrastructure in North Carolina. With its moderate size and strategic location, this lagoon serves as a valuable asset for water storage and flood control in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the role that structures like Bladen Springs Farm Lagoon play in enhancing water security and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

1200

River Or Stream

Cape Fear-Trib

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

15.5

Nid Storage

50.4

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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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.