Icenhour Dam is an earth dam located in Alexander County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Icenhour Dam
The primary purpose of Icenhour Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vinson L Icenhour (private). It impounds the Lower Little River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/27/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alexander |
| River/Stream | Lower Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.85110, -81.21910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Vinson L Icenhour |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01807 |
| Federal ID | NC01807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |