Leigh Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
River/StreamCatawba Creek
Coordinates35.21190, -81.15470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage21 acre-ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge38 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCCW Condominium Homeowners Association Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/01/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC02610
Federal IDNC02610
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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