Rocky River Reservoir Dam

North Carolina — Chatham County — Rocky River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
RiverRocky River
Coordinates35.79540, -79.47740

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length730 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Siler City
Other NameRocky River Upper 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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