Spencer Mountain

North Carolina — Gaston County — South Fork Catawba River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
RiverSouth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.30920, -81.11160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length636 ft
NID Storage166 acre-ft
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSpencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC

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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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