Holmberg Dam
Holmberg Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Holmberg Dam
The primary purpose of Holmberg Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert S Flynn (private). It impounds the White Oak Creek near Beulah.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 122 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Beulah |
| River/Stream | White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.24650, -82.12970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 122 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert S Flynn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03709 |
| Federal ID | NC03709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |