Hidden Creek North Dam
Hidden Creek North Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hidden Creek North Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Creek North Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by John H Dixon (private). It impounds the Ut To Left Prong Stoney Fork.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 428 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2021.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| River/Stream | Ut To Left Prong Stoney Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.16750, -81.47710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 428 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | John H Dixon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05947 |
| Federal ID | NC05947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |