Cox Lake

North Carolina — Randolph County — Deep River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
RiverDeep River
Coordinates35.75784, -79.75234

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length362 ft
NID Storage487 acre-ft
Max Storage487 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 17, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCox Lake Hydroelectric

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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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