Reavis Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Davie County, North Carolina, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 335 ft long. 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 Reavis Dam #1
The primary purpose of Reavis Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hillary R Gadish (private). It impounds the South Yadkin River near Cooleemee.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davie |
| Nearest City | Cooleemee |
| River/Stream | South Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 35.86910, -80.68540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 123 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hillary R Gadish |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02254 |
| Federal ID | NC02254 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |