Paradise Point Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Nearest CityBelmont
River/StreamSouth Fork River
Coordinates35.18480, -81.04910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length275 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGeneral Homes Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01674
Federal IDNC01674
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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