Norwood Dam
Norwood Dam is an earth dam located in Granville County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Norwood Dam
The primary purpose of Norwood Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lesley J Mazzeo (private). It impounds the Holman Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 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 10/28/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Granville |
| River/Stream | Holman Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.18700, -78.69620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lesley J Mazzeo |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05172 |
| Federal ID | NC05172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |