Meadow Wood Farm Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Meadow Wood Farm Dam, located in Union, North Carolina, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 2004, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 32.4 feet and a structural height of 36.4 feet, offering a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam sits on Cane Creek - Tributary, with a drainage area of 72 square miles and a surface area of 8.6 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Meadow Wood Farm Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting. The dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in November 2019, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, it remains a vital part of the region's water resource infrastructure, providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the overall water management system in the area.
With its strategic location and design, Meadow Wood Farm Dam serves as a crucial component in the local water resource network. As a testament to its importance, the dam has been subject to state regulation and oversight to maintain its functionality and safety standards. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Meadow Wood Farm Dam play a vital role in ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
1350 |
River Or Stream |
Cane Creek - Trib. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
32.4 |
Drainage Area |
72 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Structural Height |
36.4 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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.
Meadow Wood Farm Dam