David Hyatt Nursery Dam #1
David Hyatt Nursery Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About David Hyatt Nursery Dam #1
The primary purpose of David Hyatt Nursery Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David G. Hyatt Company, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 44 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2025.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Coordinates | 35.07360, -80.39970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David G. Hyatt Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05408 |
| Federal ID | NC05408 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |