Stackhouse Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Madison County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall, taller than 84% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stackhouse Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Stackhouse Dam Upper is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Siler Madison Properties, LLC (private). It impounds the King Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/06/2025.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 | Madison |
| River/Stream | King Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87564, -82.75568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Siler Madison Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05618 |
| Federal ID | NC05618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |