Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (upper)
Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (upper) is an earth dam located in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (upper)
The primary purpose of Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John W Sherrill (private). It impounds the Waterfall Creek near Whitehead.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alleghany |
| Nearest City | Whitehead |
| River/Stream | Waterfall Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.43640, -81.17650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John W Sherrill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01814 |
| Federal ID | NC01814 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |