Lye Dam

North Carolina — Franklin County — UT to Horse Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyFranklin
RiverUT to Horse Creek
Coordinates36.02210, -78.53780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 25, 2017
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSilo Glen Property Owners Association

Location Map

About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

Back to All Dams More Dams in North Carolina