Northmont Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Northmont Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Northmont Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harjit Singh (private). It impounds the Greenes Branch near Asheboro.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Asheboro |
| River/Stream | Greenes Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.74350, -79.84340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,172 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harjit Singh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05569 |
| Federal ID | NC05569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |