Grand Vista Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grand Vista Dam, located in Cherokee, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 250 feet. It has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.5 acres. The dam, situated on Camp Creek, is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Grand Vista Dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in April 2016. The dam has an inspection frequency of every 2 years, and emergency action plans are being prepared in compliance with safety guidelines. While the dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, it remains a vital structure for supporting the local fish and wildlife population in the area. With its picturesque location and important ecological role, Grand Vista Dam serves as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation.

Dam Length

250

River Or Stream

Camp Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.5

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

54

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

30
       
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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.
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