Medlin Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Medlin Pond Dam, located in Vance, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a structural height of 11.3 feet and spans a length of 320 feet. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, which ensures that it meets state inspection and enforcement requirements. The last inspection of Medlin Pond Dam took place in November 2020, with a scheduled frequency of every two years.

While the dam lacks specific data on storage capacity and discharge rates, its critical location and function for irrigation make its maintenance and monitoring vital for the surrounding area. With a focus on risk management and emergency preparedness, Medlin Pond Dam ensures that potential hazards are managed effectively. The dam's condition assessment, fair as of November 2020, underscores the importance of ongoing inspection and maintenance to prevent any potential risks to the community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the intricate balance between water management and infrastructure safety that Medlin Pond Dam represents.

Dam Length

320

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Structural Height

11.3

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

11
       
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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.