Uwharrie Lake Dam

North Carolina — Guilford County — Long Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
RiverLong Branch
Coordinates36.04040, -79.92940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length459 ft
NID Storage174 acre-ft
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 20, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJames Landing Property Owners Association
Other NameJames Landing Pond #1 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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