Third Creek Watershed Dam #12c

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Nearest CityStatesville
River/StreamBack Creek
Coordinates35.74980, -80.92870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length305 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage860 acre-ft
Max Storage860 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge198 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerKristen N Peschock
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00294
Federal IDNC00294
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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