Catawba
North Carolina — Burke County
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Coordinates | 35.73503, -81.88884 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,155 ft |
| NID Storage | 288,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,510 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1919 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
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.