Siniard Upper Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Siniard Upper Pond Dam, located in Brevard, North Carolina, is a private dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Situated on Long Branch, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 19.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 17.5 feet, providing a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. The dam, which was last inspected in July 2015 and deemed to be in satisfactory condition, has a high hazard potential.

Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, the Siniard Upper Pond Dam poses a potential risk due to its high hazard potential. With a history of meeting guidelines and having a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam serves as a key recreational resource in the Transylvania County area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and ensuring the safety and maintenance of such dams is crucial to preserving both the environment and public safety in the region.

Dam Length

169

River Or Stream

Long Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.2

Hydraulic Height

17.5

Nid Storage

10

Structural Height

19.5

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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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.