Fh Shackelford Dam
Fh Shackelford Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, North Carolina, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fh Shackelford Dam
The primary purpose of Fh Shackelford Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Thomas A Sugg (private). It impounds the Ut To Rainbow Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/16/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Greene |
| River/Stream | Ut To Rainbow Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.38270, -77.61170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Thomas A Sugg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05633 |
| Federal ID | NC05633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |