Dewitt Gaddy Dam
Dewitt Gaddy Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dewitt Gaddy Dam
The primary purpose of Dewitt Gaddy Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barry F Stebbing (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 03/08/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.83230, -79.99370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 142 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Barry F Stebbing |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01827 |
| Federal ID | NC01827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |