Donald Rand Dam
Donald Rand Dam is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Donald Rand Dam
The primary purpose of Donald Rand Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chad M Vriesema (private). It impounds the Back Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| River/Stream | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.66560, -80.70810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Chad M Vriesema |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04083 |
| Federal ID | NC04083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |