Furr Dam #1

North Carolina — Cabarrus County — Dutch Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
RiverDutch Buffalo Creek
Coordinates35.33770, -80.46370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage460 acre-ft
Max Storage460 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 7, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Shore Estates, Inc.

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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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