High Shoals
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Hardins |
| River/Stream | South Fork Catawba |
| Coordinates | 35.39633, -81.20264 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 509 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,828 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | High Shoals, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |