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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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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