Lower Little River Dam #2

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlexander
Nearest CityMillersville
River/StreamLower Little River
Coordinates35.89130, -81.23650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage86 acre-ft
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge900 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC00379
Federal IDNC00379
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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