Third Creek Watershed Dam #20
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Nearest City | Cleveland |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72810, -80.88310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Barium Springs Home For Children |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |