Furr Dam #6
Furr Dam #6 is an earth dam located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Furr Dam #6
The primary purpose of Furr Dam #6 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Shore Estates, Inc. (private). It impounds the Dutch Buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| River/Stream | Dutch Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.34610, -80.47180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Shore Estates, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05252 |
| Federal ID | NC05252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |