Messick Mobile Home Park Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Messick Mobile Home Park Dam, also known as James H.


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Summary

Messick Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Gastonia, North Carolina. This dam, situated along the Catawba Creek tributary, falls under the jurisdiction of the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With a structural height of 7.9 feet and a length of 108 feet, this earth-type dam serves a primary purpose that extends beyond flood control, reflecting its significance in the region's water management infrastructure.

Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Messick Mobile Home Park Dam is currently assessed as being in fair condition as of December 2019. Regular inspections are conducted, with an inspection frequency of every two years, ensuring the dam's integrity and safety for the surrounding community. While specific details on storage capacity, spillway type, and other technical aspects are not provided, the presence of regulatory oversight and a preparedness for emergencies underscore the proactive approach to managing this vital water resource infrastructure. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Messick Mobile Home Park Dam are crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems.

Dam Length

108

River Or Stream

Catawba Creek - Tributary

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Structural Height

7.9

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

8
       
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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.