Nicholas Lake Dam

Rowan County, North Carolina (near High Rock)

River/Stream: Persimmon Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
595 ft
Reservoir Storage
110 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
66 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-01-26

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00385
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.63750, -80.35040
Age
57 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.