Griffith Dam #1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Nearest CityDerita
River/StreamMallard Creek
Coordinates35.32440, -80.81580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Length224 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage234 acre-ft
Max Storage234 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge587 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHarris Woods, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/22/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC03399
Federal IDNC03399
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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