Mayo Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPerson
River/StreamMayo Creek
Coordinates36.53670, -78.87600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height100 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage142,000 acre-ft
Max Storage142,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage88,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,800 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge66,100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC06002
Federal IDNC06002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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