Richmond Community College Dam

North Carolina — Richmond County — Falling Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
RiverFalling Creek
Coordinates34.90750, -79.71110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length555 ft
NID Storage233 acre-ft
Max Storage233 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 26, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRichmond Community College
Other NameRichmond Technical Institute 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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