Rankin Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Nearest CityGastonia
River/StreamLong Creek
Coordinates35.29460, -81.19280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length3,105 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage461 acre-ft
Max Storage461 acre-ft
Normal Storage384 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gastonia
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/15/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01208
Federal IDNC01208
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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