Bouldin Dam, located in Archdale, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1956 by the USDA NRCS.
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The dam, standing at a structural height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 12.8 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment as of December 2019, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates.
The dam, situated on Muddy Creek-Tr in Randolph County, is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program under the supervision of NCDEQ and DEMLR. It undergoes inspections every two years, with the last assessment conducted in December 2019. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource protection in the region.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
413 |
River Or Stream |
Muddy Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
12.8 |
Drainage Area |
58 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |