Rick Howell Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
River/StreamUT to Greasy Creek
Coordinates35.70670, -80.82600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length358 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15 acre-ft
Max Storage15 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerRichard A Howell
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC06438
Federal IDNC06438
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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