Moss Lake Dam

North Carolina — Cleveland County — Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCleveland
RiverBuffalo Creek
Coordinates35.27670, -81.45520

Physical Characteristics

NID Height99 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length840 ft
NID Storage51,032 acre-ft
Max Storage51,032 acre-ft
Surface Area1,329 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 25, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Kings Mountain

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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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