Third Creek Watershed Dam #12c

North Carolina — Iredell County — Back Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
RiverBack Creek
Coordinates35.74980, -80.92870

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length305 ft
NID Storage860 acre-ft
Max Storage860 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKristen N Peschock
Other NameDavidson Lake Dam

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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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