Helms Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| Nearest City | Locust |
| River/Stream | Cold Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.35500, -80.52820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 73 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George W Helms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |