Malone Dam
Malone Dam is an earth dam located in Caswell County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Malone Dam
The primary purpose of Malone Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Jennifer D Saunders (private). It impounds the Ut To Hughs Mill Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| River/Stream | Ut To Hughs Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.24670, -79.34460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Jennifer D Saunders |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04963 |
| Federal ID | NC04963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |