High Meadow Dam - Lower

UT to Rocky River· Cabarrus, North Carolina· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

High Meadow Dam - Lower is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area123 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNC05995

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: December 8, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Elizabeth Bailey

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of High Meadow Dam - Lower?

High Meadow Dam - Lower 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 High Meadow Dam - Lower?

High Meadow Dam - Lower is owned by Elizabeth Bailey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of High Meadow Dam - Lower?

High Meadow Dam - Lower 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 High Meadow Dam - Lower last inspected?

High Meadow Dam - Lower was last inspected on December 8, 2021. 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.