Leonhardt Lake Dam

North Carolina — Burke County — UT to Hunting Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke
RiverUT to Hunting Creek
Coordinates35.74570, -81.64400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 19, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCharles B Leonhardt
Other NameLake Charles 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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