Christy Nursery Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Christy Nursery Dam, located in Concord, North Carolina, along the Coddle Creek-Tr river, serves as a recreational hub for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17.3 feet and a structural height of 22.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.5 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections by the NC Dam Safety Program.

Managed by private owners, the dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With a history of modifications and a designated emergency action plan, Christy Nursery Dam remains a focal point for outdoor activities and water recreation in Cabarrus County. As a vital infrastructure in the region, the dam's continuous monitoring and maintenance are essential for sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the area.

Dam Length

289

River Or Stream

Coddle Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.5

Hydraulic Height

17.3

Drainage Area

30

Nid Storage

36

Structural Height

22.5

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

23
       
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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.