Statesville Flour Mill Dam

Fifth Creek-Tr· Iredell, North Carolina· Built 1949· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Statesville Flour Mill Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area100 sq mi
Max Discharge63 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDNC00148

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 19, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Statesville Flour Mill

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Statesville Flour Mill Dam?

Statesville Flour Mill Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Statesville Flour Mill Dam?

Statesville Flour Mill Dam is owned by Statesville Flour Mill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Statesville Flour Mill Dam built?

Statesville Flour Mill Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Statesville Flour Mill Dam?

Statesville Flour Mill Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Statesville Flour Mill Dam last inspected?

Statesville Flour Mill Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.