Graber Dam
Graber Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, built in 2006. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Graber Dam
Graber Dam is a dam in Transylvania, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Jeffrey Efird (private). It impounds the North Flat Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/24/2025.
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 | Transylvania |
| River/Stream | North Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.14900, -82.90960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 243 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Jeffrey Efird |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05739 |
| Federal ID | NC05739 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |