Branaman Pond Dam
Branaman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Branaman Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Branaman Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ashton Raleigh Residential, Llc (private). It impounds the Water Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 3 acres.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/03/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.00430, -78.59730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ashton Raleigh Residential, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04634 |
| Federal ID | NC04634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |