Murray Corriher Dam #3
Murray Corriher Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Murray Corriher Dam #3
The primary purpose of Murray Corriher Dam #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Murray A Corriher (private). It impounds the Irish Buffalo Creek near Kannapolis.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. 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 12/15/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Nearest City | Kannapolis |
| River/Stream | Irish Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.57080, -80.65990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Murray A Corriher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04971 |
| Federal ID | NC04971 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |