Lexington Storage Reservoir Dam

North Carolina — Davidson County — Leonard Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDavidson
RiverLeonard Creek
Coordinates35.85850, -80.21500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 4, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Lexington
Other NameCity Lake Dam

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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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