Colonial Country Club Dam Middle

Uwharrie River· Randolph, North Carolina· Built 1956· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area128 sq mi
Max Discharge340 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDNC00440

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 27, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Colonial Country Club

Private

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Frequently 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.