Avalon - Canal Embankment
Avalon - Canal Embankment is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Avalon - Canal Embankment
The primary purpose of Avalon - Canal Embankment 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 Mayo River near Mayodan.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, 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 02/22/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Mayodan |
| River/Stream | Mayo River |
| Coordinates | 36.42620, -79.94940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03908 |
| Federal ID | NC03908S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |