Cox Lake
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Cedar Falls |
| River/Stream | Deep River |
| Coordinates | 35.75784, -79.75234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 361.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 253 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Cox Lake Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |