Little River - Canal Embankment

North Carolina — Montgomery County — Little River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
RiverLittle River
Coordinates35.28572, -79.89385

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage496 acre-ft
Max Storage496 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
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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