Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam

UT to Spiker Creek· Yadkin, North Carolina· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
NID IDNC05022

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: October 27, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Robert L Means

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam?

Yadkin Valley Nursery 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 Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam?

Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam is owned by Robert L Means (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam?

Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam last inspected?

Yadkin Valley Nursery Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2020. 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.