Deep Creek Watershed #16a Dam is an earth dam located in Yadkin County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 824 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Deep Creek Watershed #16a Dam
The primary purpose of Deep Creek Watershed #16a Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Yadkin County Soil and Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the North Deep Creek near Boonville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 824 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 714 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/12/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Nearest City | Boonville |
| River/Stream | North Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.22460, -80.72670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 824 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 714 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 714 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Yadkin County Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00260 |
| Federal ID | NC00260 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |