Shorts Lake Dam
North Carolina — Gaston County — South Crowders Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| River | South Crowders Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21010, -81.29090 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 16, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Other Name | Crowders Mtn State Park 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.