Messinger Lake Dam
Messinger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Messinger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Messinger Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barbara A Lowry (private). It impounds the Grants Creek near Yadkin.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Nearest City | Yadkin |
| River/Stream | Grants Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.71200, -80.42000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Barbara A Lowry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01626 |
| Federal ID | NC01626 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |