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Camp Pond Dam

Camp Pond Dam

Ongoing Dam Investigations

Updated: Jan 23, 2026

We are assessing Camp Pond Dam, located on Richland Drive, and will propose safety improvements to make sure the dam complies with all North Carolina Dam Safety (NCDS) regulations.

Project Details

 
Type:
Stormwater
Project Lead:
Stormwater Management
Contractors:
AECOM (Study), CDM Smith (Design)

Upcoming Events

 
  • Feb
    25

    Camp Pond Dam Public Meeting

    5 p.m. • Wednesday
    Laurel Hills Community Center
    Add to Calendar 2026-02-25 17:00:00 2026-02-25 18:30:00 Camp Pond Dam Public Meeting Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 City of Raleigh Greg MarshallSenior Engineergreg.marshall@raleighnc.gov919-703-5059 America/New_York public

Contact

 

Greg Marshall
Senior Engineer
greg.marshall@raleighnc.gov
919-703-5059

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

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Planning

The Camp Pond Dam engineering Report was finalized in November 2023. View the Executive Summary. (PDF)

Public Meetings

We held a public meeting April 2023 to receive feedback and concerns from the public with the presented study findings and the recommended improvements.

Alternative 1, which includes keeping the dam, will be the alternative moving forward based of feedback from the public and the Stormwater Management Advisory Commission. 

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Design

The City is working with the consultant, CDM Smith, to create project design plans for the dam improvements. The design will keep the lake, improve safety, and reduce the risk of road flooding in a large storm event.

Public Meeting

We are hosting a public meeting to share design updates for the project. Stop by at your convenience to learn more and provide your feedback on the design for this upcoming project.

When: Wednesday, February 25 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh 27612

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Schedule

DateActivity
Winter 2023Planning Phase Complete
Summer 2024Design Phase Begins
Late Winter (February) 2026Submit Design for Permitting
Late Spring 2026Design Phase Complete
Summer 2026Bid Project for Construction
Winter 2026Construction Begins
Spring 2028Construction Complete

Current Dam Conditions

Click through the images to see the current dam conditions.

Camp Pond Dam
Camp Pond Dam
Camp Pond Dam
Camp Pond Dam
Camp Pond Dam

History

In 1967 Dam Safety Law was put into place as a nationwide program. There are public and privately-owned dams in both the City and state. There are minimum dam safety regulations with privately-owned dams, and some of these dams were built before the law was put into place; therefore, most privately owned dams are not up to current standards. Currently, the state has a program that inspects and rates dams. In addition, the City completes a priority ranking list of the dams that need repair. Camp Pond Dam has moved up the priority ranking, and funding available to study and repair the dam.

Related Links

 

Other Stormwater Projects

Lake Management Evaluation Policy (PDF)

FEMA Dam Owner's Guide Pamphlet (PDF)

Camp Pond Dam Executive Summary (PDF)

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