Fairview Wildlife Club Reservoir Report
Nearby: Alberty Dam Poindexter Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fairview Wildlife Club, located in Rockford, North Carolina, is a privately owned recreational dam on Cody Creek-Tr.
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Summary
The dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a hydraulic height of 35.5 feet and a structural height of 42.5 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 42.6 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 51 acre-feet, this earth dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and extends 275 feet in length.
Despite its low hazard potential, Fairview Wildlife Club's dam is in poor condition as of the last assessment in January 2016. The dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mining, and Land Resources Dam Safety Program. With a mandated inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently unspecified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fairview Wildlife Club presents an intriguing case study in the management and maintenance of privately owned recreational dams in North Carolina. Its location in the Surry County area, under the oversight of state regulatory agencies, highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and structural integrity of such water storage facilities for environmental and public safety considerations.
Dam Length |
275 |
River Or Stream |
Cody Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
35.5 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
42.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
43 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Fisher River Near Copeland
|
177cfs |
Mitchell River Near State Road
|
57cfs |
Ararat River At Ararat
|
153cfs |
Yadkin River At Elkin
|
717cfs |
Little Yadkin River At Dalton
|
17cfs |
Yadkin River At Enon
|
1190cfs |
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.
Fairview Wildlife Club