Twitty Dam
Twitty Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Twitty Dam
The primary purpose of Twitty Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Monroe (local government). It impounds the Stewarts Creek near Olive Branch.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 327 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2024.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Olive Branch |
| River/Stream | Stewarts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03660, -80.47680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 327 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 605 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Monroe |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00532 |
| Federal ID | NC00532 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |