Price Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Price Pond Dam, located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, is a vital water resource for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a structural height of 21 feet with a hydraulic height of 16.7 feet, providing a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. However, despite its importance for recreational activities, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition with a high hazard potential.

Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Price Pond Dam is subject to regular state inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. The most recent inspection took place in January 2021, highlighting the urgent need for maintenance and repairs to mitigate potential risks. With a history of modifications and a lack of detailed data on its design and construction, this dam serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in managing and maintaining aging infrastructure for water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the condition of dams like Price Pond Dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management and investment in maintenance and upgrades. With its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, stakeholders must prioritize addressing the maintenance needs of Price Pond Dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the long-term sustainability of this essential water resource for recreation in North Carolina.

Dam Length

380

Hydraulic Height

16.7

Nid Storage

15

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

21
       
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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.