Cowans Ford
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Mount Holly |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.43500, -80.95773 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 134 ft |
| Dam Height | 134 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,738 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 414,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 414,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 414,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32,510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,790 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 225,612 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |