Colonial Country Club Dam Middle
Key Takeaway
Colonial Country Club Dam Middle is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NC00440 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Colonial Country Club
Private
Nearby Dams
Colonial Country Club Dam Upper
Randolph, NC
Low HazardColonial Country Club Dam Lower
Randolph, NC
High HazardApple Farm Dam
Randolph, NC
Low HazardLake Silver Dam
Randolph, NC
Low HazardTucker Dam
Davidson, NC
High HazardWheatmore Farm Lake Dam
Randolph, NC
Low HazardFreeman Lake Dam
Davidson, NC
High HazardThomas Lake Dam
Randolph, NC
Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Colonial Country Club Dam Middle?
Colonial Country Club Dam Middle is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Colonial Country Club Dam Middle?
Colonial Country Club Dam Middle is owned by Colonial Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Colonial Country Club Dam Middle built?
Colonial Country Club Dam Middle was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Colonial Country Club Dam Middle?
Colonial Country Club Dam Middle serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Colonial Country Club Dam Middle last inspected?
Colonial Country Club Dam Middle was last inspected on November 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.