Thomas Hall Dam
Thomas Hall Dam is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Thomas Hall Dam
The primary purpose of Thomas Hall Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Four H Associates, Llc (private). It impounds the Beaver Dam Creek near Barber.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. 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 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Nearest City | Barber |
| River/Stream | Beaver Dam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.71900, -80.69780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Four H Associates, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00354 |
| Federal ID | NC00354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |