Yadkin Falls

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityRiver Haven
River/StreamYadkin
Coordinates35.39530, -80.07517

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height120 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length748 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,875 acre-ft
Max Storage2,875 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,840 acre-ft
Surface Area204 acres
Drainage Area4,190 sq mi
Max Discharge415,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCube Yadkin Generation LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00548
Federal IDNC00548
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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