Clement Dam, located in Oak Hill, North Carolina, along Cedar Creek, was completed in 1961 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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With a structural height of 24.7 feet and a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet, this earth dam stands at 340 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. The dam has a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in May 2015.
Despite not being state regulated, Clement Dam is crucial for providing recreational opportunities and water resource management in the area. The dam has a maximum discharge of 500 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 63 square miles. Although it is privately owned, the dam's importance in flood control and water storage cannot be understated, making it a significant structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor for safety and sustainability purposes.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
340 |
River Or Stream |
Cedar Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.5 |
Drainage Area |
63 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
24.7 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
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