Hanging Rock State Park Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
Nearest CityMoores Springs
River/StreamCascade Creek
Coordinates36.39240, -80.26910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length190 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,855 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHanging Rock State Park
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00342
Federal IDNC00342
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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