Rhyne Mills Dam #1
Rhyne Mills Dam #1 is a concrete dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rhyne Mills Dam #1
The primary purpose of Rhyne Mills Dam #1 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 Legacy Shares, Llc (private). It impounds the S. Fork Catawba River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 468 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | S. Fork Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.43440, -81.25120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 468 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Legacy Shares, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05190 |
| Federal ID | NC05190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |