Goforth Dam #1
Goforth Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Goforth Dam #1
The primary purpose of Goforth Dam #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Jeffrey F Horne (private). It impounds the Fourth Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 11/27/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| River/Stream | Fourth Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82850, -80.90190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Jeffrey F Horne |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04920 |
| Federal ID | NC04920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |