Oak Hollow No. 1 Dam
Oak Hollow No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Oak Hollow No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Oak Hollow No. 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tracey M Chaffin (private). It impounds the Reedy Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 12/19/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27700, -80.64210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tracey M Chaffin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05741 |
| Federal ID | NC05741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |