Sidden Upper Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilkes
Nearest CityTraphill
River/StreamDouble Creek
Coordinates36.37670, -81.09400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length225 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge52 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPatricia I Sidden
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC04671
Federal IDNC04671
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Sidden Lower Dam 0.1 mi Low Willis Lake Dam 4.5 mi Low Camp Cheerio Lake Dam 4.8 mi Low Temple Lake Dam 4.9 mi High Araniska Dam 5.2 mi Low High Meadows Lake Dam 5.8 mi High Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (upper) 6.2 mi Low Roaring Gap Club Lake Dam 6.4 mi High Eidson Dam 8.3 mi Low Charles Harris Dam 8.6 mi High