Huff Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.