Hollaman Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hollaman Lake Dam, also known as Hollabrook Farm Pond, is a private dam located in Henderson, North Carolina, just 15 miles from Asheville.


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Summary

This earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. With a hydraulic height of 26.6 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 35 acre-feet.

The dam, situated on the French Broad River-Trib, is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the last inspection was conducted in February 2013, with a periodic inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam has a surface area of 5 acres and drains an area of 77 acres, with a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second.

While Hollaman Lake Dam may not be as well-known as larger dams, its importance in providing fire protection and supporting local wildlife cannot be understated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and regulatory oversight of smaller dams like this one can provide valuable insights into the broader ecosystem and water management practices in North Carolina.

Dam Length

400

River Or Stream

French Broad River-Trib

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

26.6

Drainage Area

77

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.