Gaston Shoals Middle
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Cherokee Falls Dam |
| River/Stream | Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.13894, -81.59965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 381 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 251 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,300 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |