Blewett Falls
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Cheraw |
| River/Stream | Pee Dee |
| Coordinates | 34.98800, -79.87980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,109 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,830 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 490,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |