Old Tryon Water Suppy Dam
Old Tryon Water Suppy Dam is a rockfill dam located in Polk County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Old Tryon Water Suppy Dam
The primary purpose of Old Tryon Water Suppy 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 Town Of Tryon (local government). It impounds the Big Fall Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2023.
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 | Polk |
| River/Stream | Big Fall Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21447, -82.30107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Tryon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03719 |
| Federal ID | NC03719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |