John R. Austin Dam
John R. Austin Dam is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About John R. Austin Dam
The primary purpose of John R. Austin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Yolanda Grigg Trust (private). It impounds the Curltail Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 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 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 01/10/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| River/Stream | Curltail Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.49170, -80.25230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Yolanda Grigg Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04166 |
| Federal ID | NC04166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |