Dutchman Creek Ws Dam #7

Dutchman Creek Ws Dam #7 is an earth dam located in Davie County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Dutchman Creek Ws Dam #7

The primary purpose of Dutchman Creek Ws Dam #7 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Betty R Andrews (private). It impounds the Frost Mill Creek near Redland.

The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 597 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,351 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 02/17/2025.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDavie
Nearest CityRedland
River/StreamFrost Mill Creek
Coordinates35.96270, -80.55420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length597 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,351 acre-ft
Max Storage1,351 acre-ft
Normal Storage248 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,300 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBetty R Andrews
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC02252
Federal IDNC02252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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