Woods Drive Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Woods Drive Dam, located in Statesville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure situated on Fourth Creek-Tr.
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Summary
This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 3.2 acres and a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, the dam has a significant presence in the Iredell County landscape.
Despite its recreational focus, Woods Drive Dam carries a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risks associated with its structural integrity. However, recent assessments have deemed its condition as fair, with the last inspection conducted in January 2020. The dam is state-regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to maintain public safety and environmental protection.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Woods Drive Dam presents an interesting case study in balancing recreational benefits with potential hazards. As a privately owned structure with state oversight, its management and maintenance serve as a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and sustainability for both the community and the surrounding ecosystem. With its location in the Wilmington District and association with Fourth Creek-Tr, Woods Drive Dam stands as a notable feature in the North Carolina landscape, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources.
Dam Length |
480 |
River Or Stream |
Fourth Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Woods Drive Dam