Richardson Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamReedy Fork Creek
Coordinates36.17980, -79.84140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage137 acre-ft
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge66 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPerl Family, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00613
Federal IDNC00613
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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