Saxapahaw

North Carolina — Alamance County — Haw

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
RiverHaw
Coordinates35.94782, -79.32552

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,065 ft
NID Storage315 acre-ft
Max Storage315 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 16, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGravity Renewables, 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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