Little Dam

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
Nearest CityHickory
River/StreamGunpowder Creek
Coordinates35.79293, -81.40708

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length200 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area23,040 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection09/09/1999
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02013
Federal IDNC02013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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