Murray Corriher Dam #3

North Carolina — Rowan County — Irish Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
RiverIrish Buffalo Creek
Coordinates35.57080, -80.65990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length380 ft
NID Storage43 acre-ft
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 15, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
Primary PurposeIrrigation
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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