Rocky River Reservoir Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
Nearest CitySiler City
River/StreamRocky River
Coordinates35.79540, -79.47740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length730 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage403 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area53 sq mi
Max Discharge1,006 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTown of Siler City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00616
Federal IDNC00616
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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