Mccurdy Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alexander |
| Nearest City | Cooleemee |
| River/Stream | Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.98880, -81.10650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jackie D McCurdy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |