Avalon - Canal Embankment

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityMayodan
River/StreamMayo River
Coordinates36.42620, -79.94940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Max Discharge220 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNC03908
Federal IDNC03908S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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