Gaston Recreational Lake #1 Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Nearest CityGastonia
River/StreamLong Creek
Coordinates35.31050, -81.19700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length260 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge378 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGaston County Department of Parks & Recreation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/27/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01679
Federal IDNC01679
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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