Eury
Eury is a gravity dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eury
The primary purpose of Eury is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Little River.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 243 square miles. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2022.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.25377, -79.90845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 243 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,072 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00480 |
| Federal ID | NC00480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |