Tritonia Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Tritonia Dam, also known as Allred Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Macon, North Carolina, specifically in the city of Iotla.


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Summary

The dam regulates the flow of Iotla Creek-Tr and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 19.3 feet, Tritonia Dam has a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 1.5 acres for recreational activities.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of February 2019, Tritonia Dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure safety and functionality. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to monitor its operations. With a history of serving the local community for recreational activities, Tritonia Dam stands as a vital water resource in Macon County, offering both leisure and regulatory functions for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.

With its strategic location in Macon, North Carolina, Tritonia Dam plays a crucial role in water management for Iotla Creek-Tr. As a private-owned structure with a focus on recreation, the dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. While facing a high hazard potential, Tritonia Dam's fair condition assessment and state-regulated operations ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential water resource for both local residents and visitors to the area.

Dam Length

110

River Or Stream

Iotla Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.5

Hydraulic Height

19.3

Nid Storage

15

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

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.