Cone Mills Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Nearest CityCliffside
River/StreamSecond Broad River
Coordinates35.23780, -81.76740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area220 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCliffside Hydro, LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00134
Federal IDNC00134
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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