Yadkin Recreation Park Dam
Yadkin Recreation Park Dam is an earth dam located in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Yadkin Recreation Park Dam
The primary purpose of Yadkin Recreation Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Yadkin County Prison Land (local government). It impounds the South Deep Creek near Yadkinville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Nearest City | Yadkinville |
| River/Stream | South Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.11530, -80.63710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Yadkin County Prison Land |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01492 |
| Federal ID | NC01492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |