Allen Dam
Allen Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Allen Dam
The primary purpose of Allen Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Allen Brothers Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 49 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/04/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.17850, -78.19140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Allen Brothers Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/04/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02586 |
| Federal ID | NC02586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |