Bessemer City Water Treatment Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
River/StreamLong Creek
Coordinates35.28850, -81.29700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length550 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Bessemer City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/08/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC02634
Federal IDNC02634
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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