Mcadenville

Gaston County, North Carolina (near McDenville)

River/Stream: South Fork Catawba River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
530 ft
Reservoir Storage
100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1888
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
12,240 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-11-07

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01076
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.26146, -81.07653
Age
138 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.