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North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — Catawba River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
RiverCatawba River
Coordinates35.43704, -80.90389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length3,139 ft
NID Storage414,100 acre-ft
Max Storage414,100 acre-ft
Surface Area32,510 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDuke Energy

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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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