Lake Don T. Howell Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| River/Stream | Coddle Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43990, -80.69670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cabarrus County Water and Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |