Aaron Sink Farm Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Aaron Sink Farm Pond Dam is a privately owned structure located in Guilford, North Carolina, near Greensboro.


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Summary

This dam, which regulates an unnamed tributary to Hickory Creek, falls under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by relevant agencies, ensuring its compliance with safety standards.

Although specific details about the dam's characteristics such as height, volume, and storage capacity are not provided, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. Despite not having a current condition assessment, the last inspection in September 2020 deemed the dam as "Not Rated." With an inspection frequency of 2, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparation are not available, suggesting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk management.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be intrigued by Aaron Sink Farm Pond Dam due to its location, regulatory oversight, and hazard potential. The dam's association with a tributary to Hickory Creek highlights its role in water management in the area. The lack of detailed information on the dam's characteristics and emergency preparedness raises questions about its resilience to potential risks and the need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

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Unnamed tributary to Hickory C

Primary Dam Type

Other

Hazard Potential

High
       
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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.