Tritonia Dam

Iotla Creek· Macon, North Carolina· Earth·
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tritonia Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length110 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage15 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
NID IDNC03345

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 24, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Michael E Mollica

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tritonia Dam?

Tritonia Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Tritonia Dam?

Tritonia Dam is owned by Michael E Mollica (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Tritonia Dam?

Tritonia Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Tritonia Dam last inspected?

Tritonia Dam was last inspected on March 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.