Bynum
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Nearest City | Bynum |
| River/Stream | Haw River |
| Coordinates | 35.77570, -79.14920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,290 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | McMahan Hydroelectric, L.L.C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |