Statesville Country Club Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Statesville Country Club Dam #1, located in Iredell, North Carolina, along Fourth Creek-Tr, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, this dam stands as a low hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 2020. The dam has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.5 acres, serving as a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities at the country club.

Managed by the private owners, this dam does not fall under state regulatory jurisdiction but is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. Situated within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam contributes to the local ecosystem by providing water storage for the surrounding drainage area of 250 square miles. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it continues to play a vital role in maintaining the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities for visitors to the Statesville Country Club.

Overall, Statesville Country Club Dam #1 serves as both a functional and aesthetic feature in the North Carolina landscape, offering a peaceful respite for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its low hazard potential and fair condition, this earth dam stands as a testament to responsible infrastructure management and the importance of balancing human recreation with environmental conservation in the region. From its historical construction to its current role in supporting outdoor activities, this dam remains a cornerstone of the local community's natural heritage.

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Fourth Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.5

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

250

Nid Storage

45

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.