Holly Farms Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Holly Farms Dam, located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, is a private earth dam built in 1980 with a primary purpose of "Other." This dam, standing at a structural height of 48 feet and a hydraulic height of 45 feet, serves the Cub Creek-Tr river or stream with a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet.


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Summary

With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment marked as "Not Rated," the dam has not been regulated by the state and does not have a state jurisdiction.

Despite being unregulated, Holly Farms Dam has undergone inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2015. The dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared. However, it meets the guidelines for risk assessment and management. With its location in the Huntington District and a nearby distance of 2 miles from North Wilkesboro, this dam is of interest to water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique characteristics and historical significance in the region.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

16000

River Or Stream

Cub Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

45

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

24

Structural Height

48

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

48
       
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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.