Klondike Farm Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Klondike Farm Dam, located in Elkin, North Carolina, is a privately owned concrete dam on Grassy Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1930, the dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 27.2 feet, providing a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.2 acres. With a drainage area of 1856 acres, the dam has a maximum discharge of 289 cubic feet per second.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of May 2020, Klondike Farm Dam has a high hazard potential, prompting biennial inspections by state regulators. The dam poses a risk of inundation in the event of a breach, highlighting the importance of emergency action planning and risk management measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Klondike Farm Dam is crucial for ensuring public safety and environmental preservation in the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
168 |
River Or Stream |
Grassy Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
7.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
1856 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Structural Height |
27.2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mitchell River Near State Road
|
57cfs |
Yadkin River At Elkin
|
689cfs |
Fisher River Near Copeland
|
177cfs |
Yadkin River At Wilkesboro
|
428cfs |
Ararat River At Ararat
|
134cfs |
Reddies River At North Wilkesboro
|
67cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Klondike Farm Dam