Yadkin River Water Supply Project Dam
Yadkin River Water Supply Project Dam is an other dam located in Union County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Yadkin River Water Supply Project Dam
The primary purpose of Yadkin River Water Supply Project Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Union County (local government). It impounds the Ut To Richardson Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 795 feet across.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/16/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Ut To Richardson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.06460, -80.44290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 795 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Union County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06473 |
| Federal ID | NC06473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |