Murray Corriher Dam #2

Murray Corriher Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Murray Corriher Dam #2

The primary purpose of Murray Corriher Dam #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Murray A Corriher (private). It impounds the Irish Buffalo Dam near Kannapolis.

The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2018.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
Nearest CityKannapolis
River/StreamIrish Buffalo Dam
Coordinates35.59110, -80.65940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMurray A Corriher
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/31/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC04079
Federal IDNC04079
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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