Spring Hope Poultry Lagoon Reservoir Report
Nearby: Barbee Lake Dam Bass Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Spring Hope Poultry Lagoon is a privately owned and managed water resource located in Nash, North Carolina, specifically along the Little Peachtree Trib.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam structure has a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, providing a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.5 acres, this lagoon serves a primary purpose other than agriculture or flood control, making it a unique and significant water resource in the area.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," it poses a significant hazard potential and is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety Program. The last inspection was conducted in March 2004, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every two years. Despite lacking specific details on modifications or maintenance over the years, the dam's importance in water management and environmental protection cannot be understated, especially in the context of climate change and increasing water resource challenges.
As a critical component of the local water infrastructure, Spring Hope Poultry Lagoon's role in water storage, management, and regulation is vital for sustainable water resource utilization in the region. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of water resources, agricultural practices, and environmental stewardship, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and regulatory oversight to ensure its continued functionality and safety in the face of evolving climate conditions and water resource management challenges.
River Or Stream |
Little Peachtree Trib |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Spring Hope Poultry Lagoon