Shaw-Hudson Lake Dam

Randolph County, North Carolina (near Highfalls)

River/Stream: Richland Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
435 ft
Reservoir Storage
50 acre-ft
Year Completed
1970
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
119 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-03-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00726
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.64030, -79.78180
Age
56 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.