Lake Kannapolis Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Nearest City | Kannapolis |
| River/Stream | Irish Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.51200, -80.64650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,931 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,931 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Kannapolis |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |