Southard Dam
Southard Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Southard Dam
The primary purpose of Southard Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Evelyn Southard (private). It impounds the Allison Creek near Franklin.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/17/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Allison Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.10150, -83.47820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Evelyn Southard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03355 |
| Federal ID | NC03355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |