Umbarger Dam
Umbarger Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Umbarger Dam
The primary purpose of Umbarger Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Umbarger (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Nearest City | Williamsburg |
| Coordinates | 35.98590, -80.80990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David Umbarger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03130 |
| Federal ID | NC03130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |