Hoot-n-hollar Dam
Hoot-n-hollar Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hoot-n-hollar Dam
The primary purpose of Hoot-n-hollar Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ralph O Renegar (private). It impounds the Hunting Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 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 12/02/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| River/Stream | Hunting Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.01320, -80.73180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ralph O Renegar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04935 |
| Federal ID | NC04935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |