Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam

Polk, North Carolina· Built 2007· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDNC05754

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 5, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Aqua North Carolina, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam?

Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam?

Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam is owned by Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam built?

Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam?

Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam last inspected?

Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.