Harwood Lake Dam
Harwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Harwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Heirs Christian Center Church (private). It impounds the Catawba River near Mount Holly.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Mount Holly |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.31940, -80.97640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 43 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Heirs Christian Center Church |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00220 |
| Federal ID | NC00220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |