Earth Movers Dam Upper

Iredell County, North Carolina

River/Stream: UT to Catawba River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
200 ft
Reservoir Storage
18 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
417 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-02-11

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC03164
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.71560, -81.04590

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.