Huff Pond Dam, located in Clyde, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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The dam, situated on Long Branch, has a hydraulic height of 17.9 feet and a structural height of 21.8 feet, with a total length of 375 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 5 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 9 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1.1 acres.
Although the dam is not state regulated, it does undergo regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2012, revealing a fair condition assessment. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures, including emergency action plans and inundation maps, are currently not up to date. With its strategic location and importance for fire protection and water storage, Huff Pond Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for local water resources and climate resiliency efforts in the area.
Dam Length |
375 |
River Or Stream |
Long Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.9 |
Nid Storage |
9 |
Structural Height |
21.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
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