Stainback Dam
Stainback Dam is an earth dam located in Vance County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stainback Dam
The primary purpose of Stainback Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stainback Trucking, Inc. (private). It impounds the Fishing Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Vance |
| River/Stream | Fishing Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.39650, -78.31100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Stainback Trucking, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04435 |
| Federal ID | NC04435 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |