Samonds Dam

North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — UT to Irwin Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
RiverUT to Irwin Creek
Coordinates35.29350, -80.81180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage21 acre-ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 24, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDavid J Samonds

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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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