Farris Park Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityMadison
River/StreamBig Beaver Island Creek
Coordinates36.42930, -79.99470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage137 acre-ft
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge238 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Mayodan
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC03866
Federal IDNC03866
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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