Muddy Creek Dam #4 is an earth dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 352 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Muddy Creek Dam #4
The primary purpose of Muddy Creek Dam #4 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 Thomas Brewer (private). It impounds the Goose Creek near Glenwood.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 352 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 456 acre-feet.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2025.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Glenwood |
| River/Stream | Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.60550, -81.99110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 352 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Thomas Brewer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03387 |
| Federal ID | NC03387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |