Coolemee
Coolemee is a masonry dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coolemee
The primary purpose of Coolemee is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Yadkin Inc (private). It impounds the South Yadkin near Coolemee.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 569 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Nearest City | Coolemee |
| River/Stream | South Yadkin |
| Coordinates | 35.81000, -80.56330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 569 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,794 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Yadkin Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00186 |
| Federal ID | NC00186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |