Albemarle Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCleveland
Nearest CityKings Mountain
River/StreamUT to Kings Creek
Coordinates35.21190, -81.35530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge26 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerAlbemarle U.S., Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/14/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00127
Federal IDNC00127
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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