Lake Hyco Dam

North Carolina — Person County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPerson
Coordinates36.50820, -79.04210

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage160,000 acre-ft
Max Storage160,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,750 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation

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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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