Griffith Dam #1, located in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, along the Mallard Creek-Tr River, was completed in 1958 and is privately owned for recreational purposes.
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This earth dam stands at a structural height of 32 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 106 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 234 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 19.2 acres and serves a drainage area of 237 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 587 cubic feet per second.
Despite being privately owned, Griffith Dam #1 is subject to state regulation and inspection by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam has a high hazard potential but was assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of December 2019. Emergency action plans are in place, although details on their preparation and adherence to guidelines are unclear. Griffith Dam #1 remains a significant water resource structure in the region, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water management functions within the state's regulatory framework.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
224 |
River Or Stream |
Mallard Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
237 |
Nid Storage |
234 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
32 |