Shaw-hudson Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Highfalls |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.64030, -79.78180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 119 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alfred C LaPrade |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |