Yadkin Narrows

North Carolina — Stanly County — Yadkin River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStanly
RiverYadkin River
Coordinates35.41970, -80.09310

Physical Characteristics

NID Height214 ft
Dam Height201 ft
Dam Length1,144 ft
NID Storage217,080 acre-ft
Max Storage217,080 acre-ft
Surface Area5,355 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCube Yadkin Generation LLC
Other NameLake Badin (Res) Yadkin, INCorporated

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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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