Paddy Creek Dam

Location: Morganton, NC
Owner: Duke Energy
General Contractor: Brayman Construction Corp.
Value: $16.2 Million
Date Complete: April 2007

This project was for embankment seismic stability improvements to Paddy Creek Dam. Paddy Creek is one of the three dams that make up Lake James, a 6,510 acre lake. Work included clearing and grubbing of 120 acres, 3000ft dewatering system with 220 eductor wells, and 15 deep wells. Also included was 1.1 million cubic yards of excavation/embankment, 200,000 ton of aggregates and 120 acres of reforestation.