Morrison Plantation Dam #3
Morrison Plantation Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Morrison Plantation Dam #3
The primary purpose of Morrison Plantation Dam #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morrison Plantation Master Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Mccrary Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| River/Stream | Ut To Mccrary Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.58530, -80.88260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Morrison Plantation Master Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05602 |
| Federal ID | NC05602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |