Tedder Dam Upper
Tedder Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tedder Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Tedder Dam Upper is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by R And D Investment Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Timmons Creek near Germanton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/13/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Nearest City | Germanton |
| River/Stream | Timmons Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30590, -80.30680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | R and D Investment Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04236 |
| Federal ID | NC04236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |