Shaver Dam
Shaver Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shaver Dam
The primary purpose of Shaver Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shaver Family, Lp (private). It impounds the Ut To Third Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/02/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| River/Stream | Ut To Third Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.73650, -80.90100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shaver Family, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03117 |
| Federal ID | NC03117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |