New Elam Church Dam
New Elam Church Dam is an other dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About New Elam Church Dam
New Elam Church Dam is a dam in Chatham, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Chatham Land Group, Llc (private). It impounds the Shaddox Creek near Bonsai.
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.
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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Nearest City | Bonsai |
| River/Stream | Shaddox Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.66650, -79.02380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Chatham Land Group, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07565 |
| Federal ID | NC07565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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