Third Creek Watershed Dam #9

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Nearest CityStatesville
River/StreamThird Creek
Coordinates35.83590, -81.02950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length630 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage236 acre-ft
Max Storage236 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,850 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerKelly Taylor
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00147
Federal IDNC00147
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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