Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (Upper) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (Upper) in North Carolina is a privately-owned structure located in Alleghany County, near the city of Whitehead.


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Summary

This earth dam on Waterfall Creek-Tr stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 200 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 1.8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet.

Despite being non-state regulated, Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (Upper) has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in December 2013. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have a formal Emergency Action Plan in place. The surrounding area has a low risk profile, with no designated inundation maps or detailed risk assessment available.

This dam, part of the Wilmington District, US Army Corps of Engineers, represents an important recreational resource in the region. Its location in a picturesque setting along Waterfall Creek-Tr makes it a valuable spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to visit and appreciate.

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Waterfall Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.8

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

18

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.