Dyer-Walker Dam, located in Eden, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure on Matrimony Creek-Tr that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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This earth type dam, completed in 1974, stands at a structural height of 41 feet with a hydraulic height of 32.3 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres with a drainage area of 33 square miles.
The dam is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in February 2018, determining its condition to be fair with a low hazard potential. Although the dam does not have a designated spillway type or outlet gates, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 338 cubic feet per second. In case of emergencies, the dam's Emergency Action Plan status and readiness are not specified in the available data.
Overall, Dyer-Walker Dam stands as a recreational feature in Rockingham County, offering opportunities for water enthusiasts while being subject to state regulatory oversight to ensure its integrity and safety for the local community and environment.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
410 |
River Or Stream |
Matrimony Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
32.3 |
Drainage Area |
33 |
Nid Storage |
33 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
41 |
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222cfs |
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559cfs |
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132cfs |
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|
61cfs |
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149cfs |
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|
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