Bobby Ikerd Dam
Bobby Ikerd Dam is an earth dam located in Catawba County, North Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bobby Ikerd Dam
The primary purpose of Bobby Ikerd Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Owenby Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Pinch Gut Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 01/08/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| River/Stream | Pinch Gut Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62790, -81.15650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Owenby Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05045 |
| Federal ID | NC05045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |