Lower Little River Dam #1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlexander
Nearest CityTaylorsville
River/StreamLower Little River
Coordinates35.89270, -81.23630

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert L Syvertson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00229
Federal IDNC00229
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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