Hart Lake Dam Lower

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Nearest CityLincolnton
River/StreamSampson Creek
Coordinates35.58390, -81.35170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerHart Square Foundation, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00365
Federal IDNC00365
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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