Morrison Plantation Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Morrison Plantation Dam #2, located in Iredell, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation along McCrary Creek.


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Summary

Standing at a structural height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 8.8 feet, this dam poses a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of January 2020. The dam is state-regulated and subject to inspections, enforcement, and permitting by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, ensuring its compliance with safety standards.

Despite its recreational purpose, Morrison Plantation Dam #2 has seen no modifications in recent years and lacks specific data on storage capacity or spillway type. With a drainage area of 283 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The last inspection in January 2020 revealed a fair condition, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential infrastructure.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Morrison Plantation Dam #2 become increasingly vital. With a designated emergency action plan and hazard potential assessment, stakeholders must prioritize risk mitigation strategies to protect communities downstream and preserve this recreational asset for future generations.

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

McCrary Creek - Trib.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

8.8

Drainage Area

283

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.