Statesville Flour Mill Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Garris Dam Stroud Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Statesville Flour Mill Dam, located in Cool Springs, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure on Fifth Creek-Tr that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1949, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and spans 490 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, the dam is considered to have a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite being privately owned, the Statesville Flour Mill Dam falls outside of state jurisdiction and is not regulated or permitted by state agencies. However, it undergoes regular inspections with the last one taking place in September 2017. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently unspecified. With its picturesque location and importance for recreation in the area, the dam serves as a significant feature along Fifth Creek-Tr for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
490 |
River Or Stream |
Fifth Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
100 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Statesville Flour Mill Dam