Farris Park Dam

North Carolina — Rockingham County — Big Beaver Island Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
RiverBig Beaver Island Creek
Coordinates36.42930, -79.99470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage137 acre-ft
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 2, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Mayodan

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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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