Statesville Raw Water Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Goforth Dam # 1 Goforth Dam # 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Statesville Raw Water Reservoir Dam in North Carolina serves as a crucial water supply structure for the city of Statesville.
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Summary
Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet, providing a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated on the Fourth Creek tributary, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources for the area, covering a surface area of 9 acres and serving a drainage area of 10 square miles.
Owned and regulated by the local government, the Statesville Raw Water Reservoir Dam is subject to regular inspections by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program to ensure its integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, this dam is equipped to handle emergency situations, although details about emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified in the available data. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide essential water supply functions for the community, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
2150 |
River Or Stream |
Fourth Creek - tributary |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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.
Statesville Raw Water Reservoir Dam