Bates Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Salisbury |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.89940, -80.30170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Richard L Bates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |