Coleridge
Coleridge is a gravity dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coleridge
The primary purpose of Coleridge 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 Deep River Hydro, Inc. (private). It impounds the Deep near Coleridge.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 391 square miles. Completed in 1913, 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 09/22/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Coleridge |
| River/Stream | Deep |
| Coordinates | 35.63968, -79.61721 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 391 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,353 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Deep River Hydro, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00709 |
| Federal ID | NC00709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |