Third Creek Watershed Dam #21

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Nearest CityCleveland
River/StreamI-L Creek
Coordinates35.70860, -80.86980

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length547 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage531 acre-ft
Max Storage531 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge297 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWalmart Fulfillment Services, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00124
Federal IDNC00124
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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