Dobbs Lake Dam #1
North Carolina — Gaston County — UT to Crowders Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| River | UT to Crowders Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21000, -81.18050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 14, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Richard H Russell |
Location Map
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.