Dutchman Creek Ws Dam #7 is an earth dam located in Davie County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 597 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Dutchman Creek Ws Dam #7
The primary purpose of Dutchman Creek Ws Dam #7 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 Betty R Andrews (private). It impounds the Frost Mill Creek near Redland.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 597 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,351 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 02/17/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davie |
| Nearest City | Redland |
| River/Stream | Frost Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.96270, -80.55420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 597 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,351 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Betty R Andrews |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02252 |
| Federal ID | NC02252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |