Big Hungry River Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityMount Valley
River/StreamHungry River
Coordinates35.30000, -82.35050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length187 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNC Wildlife Resources Commission
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/22/2012
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC03036
Federal IDNC03036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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