Blue Ridge Tissue Dam is an arch dam located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic arch section and the water level is illustrative.
About Blue Ridge Tissue Dam
Blue Ridge Tissue Dam is a dam in Caldwell, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation (private). It impounds the Yadkin River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/10/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.00170, -81.56440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02001 |
| Federal ID | NC02001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |