Denton Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clifton Pond Dam Lands Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Denton Dam, located in Franklin, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a small fish pond.
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Summary
This private dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets all necessary requirements for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. With a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, Denton Dam spans 290 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Denton Dam is currently in fair condition according to its last inspection in May 2019. The dam has an inspection frequency of every two years, with emergency action plans yet to be prepared or updated. Although there are no associated structures or locks, Denton Dam remains a vital resource for the local community, providing essential services and contributing to the management of water resources in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to stay informed about the condition and regulation of dams like Denton to ensure their safety and sustainability for the future.
Dam Length |
290 |
River Or Stream |
Crooked Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Denton Dam