Albemarle Dam
North Carolina — Cleveland County — UT to Kings Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| River | UT to Kings Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21190, -81.35530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 14, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1951 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Albemarle U.S., Inc. |
| Other Name | Chemetall Foote, South Creek, Foote Mineral, Rockwood Lithium |
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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.