Walden Pond Dam #1
North Carolina — Union County — Tarkill Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River | Tarkill Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.98630, -80.79140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 9, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Walden Pond Homeowners Association, 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.