Little Dam

Caldwell County, North Carolina (near Hickory)

River/Stream: Gunpowder Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
200 ft
Reservoir Storage
130 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1999-09-09

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC02013
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.79293, -81.40708

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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.