Hidden Creek South Dam
Hidden Creek South Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hidden Creek South Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Creek South Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dwight Mckinney (private). It impounds the Ut To Left Prong Stoney Fork.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 428 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2021.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| River/Stream | Ut To Left Prong Stoney Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.16630, -81.47760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 428 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dwight McKinney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06109 |
| Federal ID | NC06109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |