Hardins

North Carolina — Gaston County — South Fork Catawba River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
RiverSouth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.38230, -81.18530

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length269 ft
NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1895
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHardins Resources Company

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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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