Lockville - Canal Embankment
Lockville - Canal Embankment is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 1830. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lockville - Canal Embankment
The primary purpose of Lockville - Canal Embankment 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 Lockville Hydro Power Co (private). It impounds the Deep River near Brickhaven.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,420 square miles. Completed in 1830, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 09/21/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Nearest City | Brickhaven |
| River/Stream | Deep River |
| Coordinates | 35.62209, -79.09514 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,420 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Lockville Hydro Power Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00751 |
| Federal ID | NC00751S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |