Brockton Road Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Brockton Road Dam is a vital structure along the Marsh Creek.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 16.8 acre-feet. While not state-regulated, the dam has been inspected and deemed to have a significant hazard potential but remains in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2011.

Managed by the WAKE-386 agency, the Brockton Road Dam stands as a key feature in the local landscape, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation. Despite its age and lack of recent modifications, the dam continues to fulfill its intended purpose effectively, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of those who frequent its shores. With David E. Price (D) as the congressional representative for the area, the dam plays a crucial role in the community's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

As a notable landmark in Wake County, the Brockton Road Dam symbolizes the intersection of human ingenuity and natural beauty. Its presence along the Marsh Creek-Tr river system highlights the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in supporting recreational activities while also serving as a reminder of the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold safety standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the dam serves as a fascinating case study in balancing environmental stewardship with public enjoyment in a rapidly changing world.

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Marsh Creek-Tr

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

16.8

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

14
       
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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.