Hugh Chatham Hospital Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySurry
Nearest CityElkin
River/StreamUT to Dutchman Creek
Coordinates36.26140, -80.83603

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height59 ft
Dam Length325 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage171 acre-ft
Max Storage171 acre-ft
Normal Storage109 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04296
Federal IDNC04296
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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