Mcadenville

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Nearest CityMcDenville
River/StreamSouth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.26146, -81.07653

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1888 (138 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area634 sq mi
Max Discharge12,240 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerStowe Mills, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/07/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNC01076
Federal IDNC01076
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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