Mcguire Standby Nuclear Service Water Pond Dam

North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — CATAWBA

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
RiverCATAWBA
Coordinates35.43306, -80.94861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length1,260 ft
NID Storage578 acre-ft
Max Storage578 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 7, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDUKE POWER COMPANY
Other NameCategory I Emergency Cooling Water

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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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