Tryon Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 212 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Tryon Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Tryon Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Acts Retirement - Life Communities, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut to Horse Creek near Columbus.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 212 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Ut to Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23340, -82.19730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 212 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Acts Retirement - Life Communities, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05005 |
| Federal ID | NC05005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |