Trimont Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 202 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Trimont Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Trimont Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Trimont Lake Estates Owners Association (private). It impounds the Poindexter Branch near Iotla.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 202 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/25/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Iotla |
| River/Stream | Poindexter Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.20400, -83.42580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 202 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Trimont Lake Estates Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03326 |
| Federal ID | NC03326 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |