Earth Movers Dam Upper

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
River/StreamUT to Catawba River
Coordinates35.71560, -81.04590

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length200 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge417 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJNG Family Properties, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC03164
Federal IDNC03164
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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