Teledyne Allvac Dam #1
Teledyne Allvac Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Teledyne Allvac Dam #1
The primary purpose of Teledyne Allvac Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ati Specialty Materials, Llc (private). It impounds the Richardson Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Richardson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.98460, -80.51120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ATI Specialty Materials, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04396 |
| Federal ID | NC04396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |