Dupree Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: 100 Rex Place Dam Timmerman Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Dupree Dam, located in Franklin, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a structural height of 17 feet and a length of 160 feet.
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Summary
The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 14 acre-feet. While the dam is not currently regulated by the state, it has been inspected and deemed to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated".
Despite its age and lack of recent inspections, Dupree Dam remains an essential resource for the Wolfpen Branch-Tr river system and surrounding area. With its unique combination of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond capabilities, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. However, the significant hazard potential suggests a need for updated risk assessments and management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource for future generations.
Dam Length |
160 |
River Or Stream |
Wolfpen Branch-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
14 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg
|
55cfs |
Neuse River Near Falls
|
68cfs |
Tar River Near Tar River
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23cfs |
Swift Creek At Hilliardston
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858cfs |
Marsh C Nr New Hope
|
1cfs |
Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak
|
21cfs |
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.
Dupree Dam