Bynum - Canal Embankment
North Carolina — Chatham County — Haw River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| River | Haw River |
| Coordinates | 35.77375, -79.14459 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 26, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1874 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Bynum Hydro Company |
Location Map
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.