Kera Gardens Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kera Gardens Dam, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along an unnamed tributary to Crabtree Creek.


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Summary

Owned privately, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 0 feet, with a high hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated." The dam has not been modified since its completion, and its last inspection in March 2021 confirmed its operational status.

Despite not being state-regulated, Kera Gardens Dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the Wake County area. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not fully documented. However, the dam's presence is essential for protecting the surrounding community from potential inundation events. With its location in a high-risk area and a lack of comprehensive risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Kera Gardens Dam are imperative to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control.

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unnamed trib to crabtree creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hazard Potential

High
       
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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.