Trimont Estates Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Trimont Estates Dam, also known as Waylife Dam, is a private dam located in Macon, North Carolina, specifically in the city of Iotla.


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Summary

This earth dam on Poindexter Branch serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a hydraulic height of 21.3 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, this dam boasts a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment as of November 2017 was deemed fair.

The dam has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet. Its inspection frequency is every two years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2017. While the dam meets state regulatory standards and is subject to regular inspection, its emergency action plan (EAP) preparation status and risk management measures are not specified. Overall, Trimont Estates Dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation while also highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure for safety and sustainability.

Dam Length

202

River Or Stream

Poindexter Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

21.3

Nid Storage

56

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

25
       
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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.