Tillery - Saddle Dike
Tillery - Saddle Dike is a dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tillery - Saddle Dike
The primary purpose of Tillery - Saddle Dike 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 Duke Energy (public utility).
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5,260 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16,700 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Coordinates | 35.20815, -80.07584 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,260 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00547 |
| Federal ID | NC00547S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |