Muddy Creek Dam #2-c

About Muddy Creek Dam #2-c

The primary purpose of Muddy Creek Dam #2-c 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 Ricky L Wilson (private). It impounds the North Muddy Creek near Morganton.

The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 659 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 874 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2025.

At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.

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