Furr Dam #5
Furr Dam #5 is an earth dam located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Furr Dam #5
The primary purpose of Furr Dam #5 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 22 feet tall and stretches 313 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
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. 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 12/05/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| River/Stream | Dutch Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.34550, -80.46770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Shore Estates, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01985 |
| Federal ID | NC01985 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |