Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond is a private irrigation reservoir located in Bynum, North Carolina, with a primary purpose of providing water for irrigation.


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Summary

The earth dam structure, completed in 2008, has a hydraulic height of 25.4 feet and a structural height of 27.4 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 6.5 acres and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.

Managed by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, the facility is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safe operation. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2019. The facility does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there is limited information available on risk assessment and management measures.

Overall, the Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility - Central Pond plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region through its irrigation capabilities. As water resources and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and regulatory compliance of such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.

Year Completed

2008

Dam Length

1613

River Or Stream

None; off stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.5

Hydraulic Height

25.4

Nid Storage

115

Structural Height

27.4

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

27
       
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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.