Long Shoals Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityLong Shoals
River/StreamSouth Fork River
Coordinates35.41400, -81.24300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area302,720 sq mi
Max Discharge990 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGreen Energy Trans LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00372
Federal IDNC00372
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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