Mcguire Standby Nuclear Service Water Pond Dam

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (near HUNTERSVILLE)

River/Stream: CATAWBA

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
68 ft
Dam Length
1,260 ft
Reservoir Storage
578 acre-ft
Year Completed
1980
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-06-07

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
NC83101
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.43306, -80.94861
Age
46 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.