Greenville Utilities Commision Dam
Greenville Utilities Commision Dam is an earth dam located in Pitt County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Greenville Utilities Commision Dam
The primary purpose of Greenville Utilities Commision Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Greenville Utilities Commission (local government). It impounds the Tar River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/03/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pitt |
| River/Stream | Tar River |
| Coordinates | 35.63650, -77.39910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Greenville Utilities Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03696 |
| Federal ID | NC03696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |