Mccord Dam, located in Macon, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation along the Edwards Creek-Tr river.
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With a hydraulic height of 11.2 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, this earth dam spans 180 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in August 2010.
Although the dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting, it is subject to periodic inspections to ensure public safety. The primary purpose of Mccord Dam is recreation, offering opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding area, which includes Horse Cove. However, given its current condition assessment and hazard potential, there is a need for improved risk management measures and potentially a rehabilitation plan to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of the dam for both recreational and water resource purposes.
Dam Length |
180 |
River Or Stream |
Edwards Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.2 |
Nid Storage |
10 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
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Blue Valley Camp
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Van Hook Glade
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Van Hook Glade Campground
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Burrells Ford
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Sandy Beach Campsite
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Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver
1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Sloan'S Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Headwaters To Sloan'S Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107