Island Creek Dam

Virginia — Mecklenburg County — ISLAND CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyMecklenburg
RiverISLAND CREEK
Coordinates36.54956, -78.46534

Physical Characteristics

NID Height92 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,100 ft
NID Storage43,500 acre-ft
Max Storage43,500 acre-ft
Surface Area170 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 20, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Wilmington District

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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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