Joseph Smith Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityEden
River/StreamUT to Matrimony Creek
Coordinates36.52630, -79.79740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length186 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage44 acre-ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge257 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAlvin E Smith
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC03915
Federal IDNC03915
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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