Third Creek Watershed Dam #10

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Nearest CityStatesville
River/StreamThird Creek
Coordinates35.81580, -81.02090

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length407 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage279 acre-ft
Max Storage279 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge495 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerThe Ellis Bypass Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00146
Federal IDNC00146
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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