Martin-marietta Quarry Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Nearest CityGastonia
River/StreamLong Creek
Coordinates35.34400, -81.31390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerMartin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01686
Federal IDNC01686
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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