Gary Dellinger Dam
Gary Dellinger Dam is an earth dam located in Catawba County, North Carolina, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gary Dellinger Dam
The primary purpose of Gary Dellinger Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary And Virginia Dellinger (private). It impounds the Ut To Terrapin Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 343 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2006, 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 04/03/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| River/Stream | Ut To Terrapin Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.66140, -81.00410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 343 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gary and Virginia Dellinger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05756 |
| Federal ID | NC05756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |