Third Creek Watershed Dam #10

North Carolina — Iredell County — Third Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
RiverThird Creek
Coordinates35.81580, -81.02090

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length407 ft
NID Storage279 acre-ft
Max Storage279 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 1, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerThe Ellis Bypass Trust

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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