N. State Orchard Dam #1

North Carolina — Montgomery County — Big Mountain Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
RiverBig Mountain Creek
Coordinates35.19770, -79.74180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 16, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBV Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company

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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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