Hix James Dam
Hix James Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hix James Dam
The primary purpose of Hix James Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cookson, Lp (private). It impounds the Ut To Dutchman Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/21/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| River/Stream | Ut To Dutchman Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.95800, -80.79660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cookson, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03131 |
| Federal ID | NC03131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |