Little River is a gravity dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 353 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Little River
The primary purpose of Little River is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Little River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 353 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 496 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 195 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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 04/20/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.28450, -79.89334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 353 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 195 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,808 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00482 |
| Federal ID | NC00482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |