Oliver Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Oliver Pond Dam, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a significant water resource structure that plays a crucial role in the management of the tributary to Lower Barton Creek.


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Summary

While not state-regulated, this dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. The dam's primary purpose is categorized as "Other," with its design and construction details not specified.

Despite the lack of detailed information on its dimensions and capacity, Oliver Pond Dam is regarded as having a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The current condition of the dam is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further assessment and monitoring. While there are no specific risk management measures or emergency preparedness plans mentioned for this dam, its presence highlights the importance of water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and water management challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate issues may find Oliver Pond Dam an intriguing case study for understanding the complexities of managing water resources in urban areas.

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Trib. to Lower Barton Creek

Hazard Potential

Significant
       
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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.