Farmstead Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Farmstead Pond Dam, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, is a recreational earth dam along the Catawba River-Tr.


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Summary

With a structural height of 25.2 feet and a surface area of 2.9 acres, this dam offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the outdoors. While it is not state regulated, Farmstead Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and has been rated as having a low hazard potential.

Although the specific completion year is unknown, Farmstead Pond Dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for water conservation in the area. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but its last inspection in November 2016 revealed no major concerns. Additionally, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, indicating a potential area for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness.

Overall, Farmstead Pond Dam serves as a peaceful recreational spot in Iredell County, with its tranquil waters attracting visitors seeking a natural escape. As a focal point for outdoor activities and a source of water storage, this dam represents a harmonious balance between human enjoyment and environmental conservation in the region.

River Or Stream

Catawba River-Tr

Surface Area

2.9

Nid Storage

25

Structural Height

25.2

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.