Murray Corriher Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Murray Corriher Dam #2
The primary purpose of Murray Corriher Dam #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Murray a Corriher (private). It impounds the Irish Buffalo Dam near Kannapolis.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Nearest City | Kannapolis |
| River/Stream | Irish Buffalo Dam |
| Coordinates | 35.59110, -80.65940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Murray a Corriher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04079 |
| Federal ID | NC04079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |