Vfw Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Vfw Dam, located in Stanly, North Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a structural height of 12.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 10.63 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating the Mountain Creek-Os river or stream. With a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 29 acre-feet, Vfw Dam covers a surface area of 5.7 acres and drains a watershed area of 144 square miles.

Although the dam is not regulated by the state, it is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Classified as having a significant hazard potential, Vfw Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection conducted in November 2019. Despite the lack of official risk assessment and management measures, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the local community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Vfw Dam serves as an interesting case study of a privately-owned dam contributing to both local water management and recreational activities.

Dam Length

350

River Or Stream

Mountian Ck-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.7

Hydraulic Height

10.63

Drainage Area

144

Nid Storage

29

Structural Height

12.8

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

13
       
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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.