Derbyshire Dam
North Carolina — Polk County — Hughes Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| River | Hughes Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.24130, -82.09880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,011 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,011 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 5, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Byana, LLC |
| Other Name | Lake Sandy Plains Dam |
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.