Goodman Pond Dam
Goodman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Goodman Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Goodman Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Goodman Lake Properties (private). It impounds the Ut To Irish Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| River/Stream | Ut To Irish Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.80340, -81.76430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Goodman Lake Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01944 |
| Federal ID | NC01944 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |