Glen Raven Altamahaw Dam

North Carolina — Alamance County — Haw River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
RiverHaw River
Coordinates36.18260, -79.51110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length590 ft
NID Storage3,062 acre-ft
Max Storage3,062 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 23, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGlen Raven Mills, Inc.
Other NameOssipee Dam

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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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