Sam Furr Road Dam #1
Sam Furr Road Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sam Furr Road Dam #1
The primary purpose of Sam Furr Road Dam #1 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Mdh F2 Huntersville Jv, Llc (private). It impounds the Ramah Creek.
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.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Ramah Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.44618, -80.83052 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | MDH F2 Huntersville JV, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07217 |
| Federal ID | NC07217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |