Dotson Pond Dam

North Carolina — Gaston County — UT to Catawba River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
RiverUT to Catawba River
Coordinates35.26960, -81.02220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length206 ft
NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 14, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDotson Holdings, LLC

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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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