Hutton Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Hutton Dam, located in High Point, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam regulates the Hiatt Branch-Tr to Oak Hollow river or stream, with a hydraulic height of 14.09 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 37.4 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 4.22 acres and a drainage area of 67 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 300.4 cubic feet per second.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2020, Hutton Dam poses a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risks associated with its operation. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The last inspection was conducted in March 2020, and the dam has an inspection frequency of every two years.
With its picturesque location and significant role in regulating water flow for recreational purposes, Hutton Dam stands as a vital structure in Guilford County. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the dam's design and operational details intriguing, showcasing the intersection of human engineering with natural landscapes to provide both leisure and essential water management functions in the region.
Dam Length |
470 |
River Or Stream |
Hiatt Branch-Tr to Oak Hollow |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.22 |
Hydraulic Height |
14.09 |
Drainage Area |
67 |
Nid Storage |
37.4 |
Structural Height |
14.09 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Hutton Dam