Lady Marion Dam, located in Marion, North Carolina, is a private dam regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.
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The dam, situated on Buck Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet with a structural height of 26 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 90 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite its recreational value, Lady Marion Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition as of January 2019. The dam has a two-year inspection frequency, with the last assessment conducted in January 2019, revealing the need for improvement to meet safety standards. While the dam lacks certain features like spillways and outlet gates, it remains a key structure for water resource management in the region.
As a dam of Earth type construction, Lady Marion Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in McDowell County. However, its high hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition highlight the importance of ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the dam structure.
Dam Length |
437 |
River Or Stream |
Buck Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
26 |
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