Tedder Dam-Upper Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tedder Dam-Upper, located in Germanton, North Carolina, is a private dam primarily used for irrigation purposes along the Timmons Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam has a hydraulic height of 22.9 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. The dam spans 95 feet in length and covers a surface area of 1.2 acres, serving a drainage area of 29 square miles.

Despite being a private structure, Tedder Dam-Upper falls within the jurisdiction of the state of North Carolina and has been inspected as satisfactory as of February 2013, with a low hazard potential. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not feature a spillway or outlet gates. While it does not require state permitting or enforcement, regular state inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and functionality. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Tedder Dam-Upper's design and purpose intriguing, as it plays a crucial role in supporting irrigation activities in the region.

Dam Length

95

River Or Stream

Timmons Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.2

Hydraulic Height

22.9

Drainage Area

29

Nid Storage

16

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

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.