Currie Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityAlma
River/StreamDrowning Creek
Coordinates35.16450, -79.63540

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge66 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerR. L. Currie Family Properties, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/07/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00481
Federal IDNC00481
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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