Red Bud Dam, located in Chatham, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1992 for recreational purposes along the Haw River-Tr.
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With a hydraulic height of 31.5 feet and a structural height of 35.5 feet, the dam has a total length of 426 feet and a storage capacity of 92.2 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Red Bud Dam received a satisfactory condition assessment during its last inspection in February 2021. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in January 2016, and the dam is equipped with emergency contacts to ensure preparedness in case of any incidents. The dam's risk assessment and management measures are not specified in the available data, suggesting a potential area for further investigation by water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the safety and resilience of dams in the region.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
426 |
River Or Stream |
Haw River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
31.5 |
Drainage Area |
398 |
Nid Storage |
92.2 |
Structural Height |
35.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
36 |
Haw River Near Bynum
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304cfs |
Deep River At Moncure
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277cfs |
Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill
|
20cfs |
White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level
|
3cfs |
Morgan Creek Near White Cross
|
1cfs |
New Hope Creek Near Blands
|
26cfs |
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Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
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Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
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Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
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