Yadkin Falls

North Carolina — Montgomery County — Yadkin

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
RiverYadkin
Coordinates35.39530, -80.07517

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length748 ft
NID Storage2,875 acre-ft
Max Storage2,875 acre-ft
Surface Area204 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 20, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCube Yadkin Generation LLC
Other NameFalls Lake

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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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