Shagreen Nursery Dam, located in Shelby, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.
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Completed in 1993, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 38 feet, with a length of 310 feet. Its primary purpose is irrigation, but it also serves recreational activities and covers a surface area of 17.5 acres. The dam has a storage capacity of 266 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2181 acres, with a maximum discharge of 1720 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Shagreen Nursery Dam received a fair condition assessment during its last inspection in October 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps were not specified in the available data. With an inspection frequency of 5 years and no reported modifications since its completion, the dam remains a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Shagreen Nursery Dam to be an interesting case study in dam management and safety within the First Broad River watershed in North Carolina.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
310 |
River Or Stream |
First Broad River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
2181 |
Nid Storage |
266 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
38 |
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608cfs |
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