Ashton Raleigh Residential Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ashton Raleigh Residential Dam #2 is a vital water resource structure located in Rolesville, North Carolina, along the Harris Creek to Neuse River watershed.


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Summary

This dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Dam Safety Program, ensuring its compliance with state regulations. With a hazard potential rating of "High," the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to maintain public safety and environmental integrity.

While specific details about the dam's design and dimensions are not provided, its primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating that it serves a unique function within the water management system. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 2 years to monitor its structural integrity. Emergency action plans (EAP) and risk management measures are not explicitly mentioned, suggesting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and response protocols.

Overall, Ashton Raleigh Residential Dam #2 plays a crucial role in water resource management within Wake County, North Carolina. As a state-regulated structure with a high hazard potential, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam infrastructure to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment. Further information on the dam's design, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness measures could provide a more comprehensive understanding of its role in the local water resource system.

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Harris Creek to Neuse River

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.