Elmore Lake Dam

North Carolina — Catawba County — Balls Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
RiverBalls Creek
Coordinates35.69130, -81.07470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 31, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerShannon A Lyndon

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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