Simmons & Jones Dam, located in Rockford, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Situated on the Little Fisher River, this dam has a hydraulic height of 23.5 feet and a structural height of 26.5 feet, with a total length of 250 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.6 acres, with a drainage area of 35 square miles.
Despite being privately owned, Simmons & Jones Dam is regularly inspected by state authorities, with the last inspection conducted in December 2012, which deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition with low hazard potential. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, but it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its upkeep and potential risks to ensure the safety of the surrounding area. With its picturesque location and recreational value, Simmons & Jones Dam is a significant water resource feature that warrants attention and care from both the owners and the community.
Dam Length |
250 |
River Or Stream |
Little Fisher River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
23.5 |
Drainage Area |
35 |
Nid Storage |
17 |
Structural Height |
26.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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|
177cfs |
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|
138cfs |
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|
57cfs |
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|
706cfs |
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|
33cfs |
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|
861cfs |