James Way Dam
James Way Dam is an earth dam located in Davie County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About James Way Dam
The primary purpose of James Way Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dianne J Moser (private). It impounds the Yadkin River.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davie |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 35.99220, -80.42990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dianne J Moser |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06454 |
| Federal ID | NC06454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |