Curl Pond Dam
Curl Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Curl Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Curl Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by D.r. Horton, Inc. (private). It impounds the Basal Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Basal Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62140, -78.81110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | D.R. Horton, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04502 |
| Federal ID | NC04502 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |