Tillery Dam, North Carolina, USA

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Quick Facts About Tillery Dam

Location: Stanly, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.2067, -80.0658
River: Pee Dee River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Concrete Earth Gravity
Commissioned: 1928
Dam Height: 86 ft (26 m)
Dam Length: 2,753 ft (839 m)
Dam Capacity: 16,700 acre-ft (20,599 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Tillery Dam Information

Tillery Dam is a concrete earth gravity dam located about 55 miles from Cheraw, Stanly, North Carolina.

The dam, which is on the Pee Dee River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1928 and is currently owned by Duke Energy.

Tillery Dam Structure

The Tillery Dam is approximately 2,753 feet (839 m) long, 86 feet (26 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Tillery Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 167,000 acre-ft (205,991 Ml) and maximum capacity of 16,700 acre-ft (20,599 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 5,260 acres (2,129 ha) and the total catchment area is 4,600 square miles (11,914 square kilometres).

Tillery Dam Spillway

The dam has a 758 feet (231 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 265000 cubic feet per second (7504 cubic metres per second).

Tillery Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Tillery Dam
Stanly, North Carolina
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 86 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,753 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 16,700 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 4,600 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Tillery Dam Weather

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Tillery Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Tillery Dam?

Tillery Dam is in North Carolina.

In which county is the Tillery Dam?

Tillery Dam is in Stanly County.

How high is the Tillery Dam?

Tillery Dam is 86 feet high.

How long is the Tillery Dam?

Tillery Dam is 2,753 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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