Coffey Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Coffey Dam, located in Collettsville, North Carolina, is a private-owned earth dam that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along House Branch.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres. The dam has a drainage area of 50 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 325 cubic feet per second.

Despite its relatively small size, Coffey Dam has a high hazard potential and is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in November 2019. The dam does not fall under state regulation and does not have a state permit, but it does undergo regular inspections. With its primary purpose being fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, Coffey Dam plays a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for the community.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and maintenance of dams like Coffey Dam to ensure their safety and functionality for both environmental and human purposes. Keeping a close eye on the hazard potential and condition assessments of dams can help prevent potential disasters and preserve the natural resources they support.

Dam Length

150

River Or Stream

House Branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

50

Nid Storage

20

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

22
       
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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.