Leatherman Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Nearest CityLincolnton
River/StreamPott Creek
Coordinates35.58740, -81.36290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGary W Shull
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01319
Federal IDNC01319
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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