Upper Barham Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityAltamahaw
River/StreamHaw River
Coordinates36.25820, -79.87060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length360 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage23 acre-ft
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerJames C Barham
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/06/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC03937
Federal IDNC03937
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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