Oxford
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alexander |
| Nearest City | Taylorsville, NC |
| River/Stream | Catawba |
| Coordinates | 35.82213, -81.19278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 122 ft |
| Dam Height | 122 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,336 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,310 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480,158 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |