Avalon

North Carolina — Rockingham County — Mayo River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
RiverMayo River
Coordinates36.42829, -79.94769

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length456 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 22, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate

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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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