Amick Dam is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
About Amick Dam
The primary purpose of Amick Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by J-caine, Inc. (private). It impounds the Long Creek.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27890, -80.24800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | J-caine, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07623 |
| Federal ID | NC07623 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |