Chicken Springs Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
Coordinates35.68850, -80.44640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9 acre-ft
Max Storage9 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames C Williford
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection01/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC06145
Federal IDNC06145
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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