diff --git a/cpp/src/db/db_impl.h b/cpp/src/db/db_impl.h
index f93a14e798..cc52a05dff 100644
--- a/cpp/src/db/db_impl.h
+++ b/cpp/src/db/db_impl.h
@@ -36,9 +36,6 @@ private:
     void background_call();
     void background_compaction();
 
-    Status meta_add_group(const std::string& group_id_);
-    Status meta_add_group_file(const std::string& group_id_);
-
     const _dbname;
     Env* const _env;
     const Options _options;