Lake Kannapolis Dam

Rowan County, North Carolina (near Kannapolis)

River/Stream: Irish Buffalo Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
830 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,931 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
5,530 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-08-09

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00324
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.51200, -80.64650
Age
86 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.