High Rock

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
Nearest CityBadin
River/StreamYadkin River
Coordinates35.60070, -80.23490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height96 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length936 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage287,000 acre-ft
Max Storage287,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage248,800 acre-ft
Surface Area15,180 acres
Drainage Area3,980 sq mi
Max Discharge478,800 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCube Yadkin Generation LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC06521
Federal IDNC06521
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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