Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam in Smithfield, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

Completed in 2002, this earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the Swift Creek - TR river/stream and has a hydraulic height of 16.1 feet and a structural height of 26.3 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 289 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.9 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of November 2019, Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam poses a high hazard potential and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's location in Wake County, just 28 miles from the city center, makes it a vital piece of infrastructure within the region's water management system. It is worth noting that the dam does not have a spillway and there are no associated locks, emphasizing its primary purpose of irrigation for the golf course and surrounding areas.

As an important part of the local water infrastructure, Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and the balance between human needs and environmental considerations. With its critical role in providing water for irrigation and its high hazard potential, the dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the continued availability of water resources for all stakeholders.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

150

River Or Stream

Swift Creek - TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.9

Hydraulic Height

16.1

Drainage Area

302

Nid Storage

289

Structural Height

26.3

Hazard Potential

High

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.