Keisler Pond Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Keisler Pond Dam #2 is a privately owned recreational dam located in Montgomery, North Carolina, near the city of Mt.


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Summary

Gilead. The dam is situated on Lick Fork Creek and has a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a total length of 307 feet. The dam provides a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet.

Despite its low hazard potential, Keisler Pond Dam #2 has been assessed as being in poor condition, with the last inspection conducted in May 2013. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, but it is subject to periodic inspections. Although the dam lacks certain safety features such as an emergency action plan and updated contact information, it continues to serve its primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Keisler Pond Dam #2 may find its location and design details intriguing, as well as the challenges it faces in terms of maintenance and safety measures. The dam's historical significance and potential for improvement could offer avenues for further research and discussion within the field of water resource management and environmental conservation.

Dam Length

307

River Or Stream

Lick Fork Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

42

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

26
       
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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.