High Rock

North Carolina — Rowan County — Yadkin River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
RiverYadkin River
Coordinates35.60070, -80.23490

Physical Characteristics

NID Height96 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length936 ft
NID Storage287,000 acre-ft
Max Storage287,000 acre-ft
Surface Area15,180 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 19, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCube Yadkin Generation LLC
Other NameHigh Rock 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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