Nye #1 Dam
Nye #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Granville County, North Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Nye #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Nye #1 Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Barbara C Addison (private). It impounds the Knap Of Reeds Creek near Falls.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 02/28/2023.
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 | Granville |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Knap Of Reeds Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.20080, -78.74910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Barbara C Addison |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01555 |
| Federal ID | NC01555 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |