Little River is a historic hydroelectric dam located in Montgomery, North Carolina, constructed in 1919 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Standing at a height of 31 feet with a length of 353 feet, the dam serves as a gravity structure utilizing a combination of masonry and stone materials, with a buttress core and rock foundation. This dam plays a crucial role in harnessing the power of the Little River for hydroelectric purposes, providing storage of 496 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 5,808 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Little River has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. It operates an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 242 feet and a surface area of 49 acres, serving a drainage area of 195 square miles. The dam's condition assessment is currently not available, but it undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although not state-regulated, Little River remains a significant part of North Carolina's water resource infrastructure, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such historical structures in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1919 |
Dam Length |
353 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
Little River |
Surface Area |
49 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
195 |
Nid Storage |
496 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
31 |
Little River Near Star
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16cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
305cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
181cfs |
Deep River At Ramseur
|
84cfs |
Rocky River Nr Stanfield
|
173cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Yates Place Camp
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Woodrun
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East Morris Mountain
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West Morris Mtn.
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West Morris Mtn. Campground
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Uwharrie Hunt Camp
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