Jonesville Raw Water Dam is an earth dam located in Yadkin County, North Carolina, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 460 ft long, taller than 83% 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 Jonesville Raw Water Dam
The primary purpose of Jonesville Raw Water Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town of Jonesville (local government). It impounds the Yadkin River near Jonesville.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 01/02/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Nearest City | Jonesville |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.23610, -80.85800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Jonesville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04738 |
| Federal ID | NC04738 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |