Third Creek Watershed Dam #7a

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlexander
Nearest CityStony Point
River/StreamThird Creek
Coordinates35.87030, -81.06800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage876 acre-ft
Max Storage876 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge660 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerJacob S Sink
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00297
Federal IDNC00297
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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