Ridgefield Subdv. Swdp Dam 14 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ridgefield Subdivision Swdp Dam 14 is a privately owned structure located in Durham, North Carolina, along Chunky Pipe Creek TR.


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Summary

The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure compliance with safety standards. The dam is classified as an Earth type with a hydraulic height of 14.1 feet and a structural height of 17.9 feet, providing a storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a drainage area of 10 acres.

The dam's condition assessment is rated as fair, with a high hazard potential, emphasizing the need for regular inspections to monitor its safety. The last inspection took place in March 2020, with a scheduled frequency of every two years. Although the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans, there are no inundation maps prepared or risk management measures detailed. The proximity of the dam to residential areas underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and implementing necessary safety protocols to mitigate potential risks.

Overall, Ridgefield Subdivision Swdp Dam 14 serves as a vital infrastructure component in managing water resources and protecting against flooding in Durham, North Carolina. With ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance efforts, the dam plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding communities while also highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

220

River Or Stream

Chunky Pipe Creek TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.5

Hydraulic Height

14.1

Drainage Area

10

Nid Storage

6

Structural Height

17.9

Hazard Potential

High

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.