Triangle Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Triangle Dam, also known as Secrest Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Heaton, North Carolina, along Curtis Creek.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, providing a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, covers a surface area of 1 acre and has a hazard potential rated as high with a poor condition assessment as of January 2013.

Despite not being state-regulated, Triangle Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2013. Its location in Avery County, North Carolina, poses potential risks that call for effective emergency preparedness measures. While specific risk assessments and management measures are not detailed in the available data, enthusiasts of water resources and climate change may find Triangle Dam an intriguing site to study in relation to its environmental impact and resilience to natural disasters.

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Curtis Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

19.5

Nid Storage

10

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

22
       
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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.