Lake Concord Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
Nearest CityKannapolis
River/StreamCold Water Creek
Coordinates35.47810, -80.58490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage987 acre-ft
Max Storage987 acre-ft
Normal Storage823 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,621 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCabarrus County Water and Sewer Authority
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00519
Federal IDNC00519
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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