Deep Creek Watershed #12 Dam is an earth dam located in Yadkin County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 87% 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 #12 Dam
The primary purpose of Deep Creek Watershed #12 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 Piney Branch near Branon.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 349 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 09/11/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Nearest City | Branon |
| River/Stream | Piney Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.14480, -80.73380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 980 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Yadkin County Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00331 |
| Federal ID | NC00331 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |