Holly Ridge Golf Links Dam No. 1
Holly Ridge Golf Links Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Holly Ridge Golf Links Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Holly Ridge Golf Links Dam No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Holly Ridge Golf Links, Inc. (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek near Randleman.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2025.
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 | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Randleman |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85910, -79.89900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Holly Ridge Golf Links, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04933 |
| Federal ID | NC04933 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |