Carpenter Dam

North Carolina — Surry County — UT to Cooks Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySurry
RiverUT to Cooks Creek
Coordinates36.47982, -80.69917

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length290 ft
NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 5, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDraughn Family, LLC

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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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