Richmond Community College Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
Nearest CityRockingham
River/StreamFalling Creek
Coordinates34.90750, -79.71110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length555 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage233 acre-ft
Max Storage233 acre-ft
Normal Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,553 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRichmond Community College
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00634
Federal IDNC00634
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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