Spencer Mountain
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | McAdenville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.30920, -81.11160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 636 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 622 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |