Murray Corriher Dam #1

North Carolina — Rowan County — Irish Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
RiverIrish Buffalo Creek
Coordinates35.57220, -80.66610

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 31, 2018
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMurray A Corriher

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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.

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