Holly Berry Mountain Dam
Holly Berry Mountain Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Holly Berry Mountain Dam
The primary purpose of Holly Berry Mountain Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Holly Berry Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Green Creek near Seneca, Sc.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/25/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Seneca, Sc |
| River/Stream | Ut To Green Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.06700, -83.12030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 318 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Holly Berry Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01233 |
| Federal ID | NC01233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |