Owens Dam

North Carolina — Guilford County — Deep River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
RiverDeep River
Coordinates35.98320, -79.96080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 13, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMark Cox

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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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