Holly Hill Road Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Holly Hill Road Dam, also known as Revelles Pond Dam Lower, is a picturesque earth dam located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, owned by the local government.


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Summary

Built with stone core and soil foundation, the dam stands at a structural height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene spot for visitors to enjoy the surrounding beauty of College Branch.

With a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.15 acres, Holly Hill Road Dam poses a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in December 2019. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam remains a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors to appreciate the natural landscape and water resources in the area.

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

College Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.15

Hydraulic Height

9

Drainage Area

218

Nid Storage

32

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.