Forest At Duke Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Duke University Dam Georgiade Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Durham, North Carolina, the Forest At Duke Dam is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
Regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, this earth-type dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in July 2020.
The dam, situated within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, does not have specific dimensions or storage capacities listed in the data. However, its primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in protecting the surrounding community from potential natural disasters. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's satisfactory condition and regular inspections ensure that it remains a reliable asset for water resource management.
With a history of serving as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction, the Forest At Duke Dam remains an essential component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water levels, the proper maintenance and regulation of such structures become increasingly vital in safeguarding communities and ensuring sustainable water management practices.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hazard Potential |
High |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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