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Albemarle Dam, also known as Chemetall Foote, is a privately owned structure located in Kings Creek, North Carolina. Completed in 1951, this earth-type dam serves as a vital water supply source, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 47 feet, with a hydraulic height of 33 feet, and spans 180 feet in length, regulating the flow of water from Kings Creek - a tributary in the area.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Albemarle Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose, though it was assessed to be in fair condition as of January 2020. With a drainage area of 421 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 26 cubic feet per second, Albemarle Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Despite its age, Albemarle Dam continues to play a significant role in water supply management for Cleveland County, North Carolina. With its strategic location and reliable performance, this dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure planning and management in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water resource demands.
Year_Completed | 1951 |
River_Or_Stream | Kings Creek - Trib. |
Dam_Length | 180 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.8 |
Hydraulic_Height | 33 |
Drainage_Area | 421 |
Nid_Storage | 150 |
Structural_Height | 47 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 47 |
TYGER RIVER NEAR DELTA | 500cfs |
WILDCAT CREEK BELOW ROCK HILL | 6cfs |
WAXHAW CREEK AT SR1103 NEAR JACKSON | 1cfs |
CATAWBA RIVER BELOW CATAWBA | 3570cfs |
FISHING CREEK BELOW FORT LAWN | 57cfs |
ENOREE RIVER AT WHITMIRE | 324cfs |
ENOREE RIVER NEAR WOODRUFF | 275cfs |