Marshall Pond #1 Dam
Marshall Pond #1 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 Marshall Pond #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Marshall Pond #1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Terwilliger Pappas (private). It impounds the Smith Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2024.
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 | Smith Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.84590, -78.51030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Terwilliger Pappas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04575 |
| Federal ID | NC04575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |