Murray Corriher Dam #2

North Carolina — Rowan County — Irish Buffalo Dam

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
RiverIrish Buffalo Dam
Coordinates35.59110, -80.65940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeWater Supply
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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