Haw River - Dams

Dams

The Haw River has been dammed many times throughout its history to provide power for mills, irrigation for crops, and drinking water supplies. Some remnants of dams are still visible. The following dams are still extant on the Haw River:

  • B. Everett Jordan Dam - 113 ft (34 m)
  • Bynum Dam - 8 ft (2.4 m)
  • Saxapahaw Dam - 30 ft (9.1 m)
  • Southwick Golf Course Dam - 10 ft (3.0 m)
  • Old Swepsonville Dam - 5 ft (1.5 m)
  • Granite Mills Dam
  • Glencoe Mills Dam - 10 ft (3.0 m)
  • Indian Valley Dam
  • Altamahaw Dam - 8 ft (2.4 m)

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