Shephard Lake Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
Nearest CityRockingham
River/StreamFalling Creek
Coordinates34.93520, -79.68500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection03/11/2008
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00632
Federal IDNC00632
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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