Gregory Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Gregory Dam, located in Granville, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

This private earth dam on Graham Branch has a structural height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it has been inspected and deemed to have a significant hazard potential.

The dam's last inspection date was in November 1981, with no recent condition assessment available. Despite its age, Gregory Dam remains operational and continues to provide essential services to the surrounding community. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising potential concerns about preparedness in case of emergencies.

Although Gregory Dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of any federal agency, it plays a crucial role in providing water resources for fire protection and livestock in the area. As climate change impacts water availability, it is essential to monitor and maintain dams like Gregory to ensure their safety and effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

River Or Stream

Graham Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

31

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

16
       
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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.