Dot Quarry Dam
Dot Quarry Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dot Quarry Dam
The primary purpose of Dot Quarry Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department Of Transportation (state). It impounds the Ut To Richardson Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/02/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Ut To Richardson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.98090, -80.51060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Department of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05413 |
| Federal ID | NC05413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |