Lake Don T. Howell Dam

North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Coddle Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
RiverCoddle Creek
Coordinates35.43990, -80.69670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length2,365 ft
NID Storage36,400 acre-ft
Max Storage36,400 acre-ft
Surface Area1,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 20, 2025
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1993
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCabarrus County Water & Sewer Authority
Other NameCoddle Creek 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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