Camp Pond Dam Reconstruction Project

The Camp Pond Dam Reconstruction Project involves the rebuilding of a small, high hazard potential earthen dam located at 5016 Richland Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. This effort is in direct response to deficiency notices from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety division. The dam, which is currently co-owned by four private residents, is planned to be fully acquired by the City of Raleigh through permanent easement purchases. The City will assume full ownership and operational responsibility, and it is crucial to maintain access along Richland Drive throughout the project, as this road is the sole access point to the Lakeland Woods neighborhood situated south of the dam. The dam itself stands approximately 23 feet tall, covers about 4 acres on the surface, and holds a maximum impoundment capacity of 13 acre-feet. This project is being solicited by the City of Raleigh with solicitation number 274-SM2026-0014, with the solicitation posted on June 4, 2026, and responses due by July 10, 2026. The City of Raleigh is the responsible agency, with a primary contact named Patrick Barbour. The performance location is within North Carolina, and the project is governed under state and local regulations related to dam safety and public infrastructure. The City currently manages the public right-of-way where Richland Drive intersects the dam, reinforcing the importance of uninterrupted access throughout the reconstruction process.