Furr Dam #1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
Nearest CityMount Pleasant
River/StreamDutch Buffalo Creek
Coordinates35.33770, -80.46370

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage460 acre-ft
Max Storage460 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Shore Estates, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01663
Federal IDNC01663
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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