Mcadenville
Mcadenville is a masonry dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1888. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcadenville
The primary purpose of Mcadenville is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Stowe Mills, Inc. (private). It impounds the South Fork Catawba River near Mcdenville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 634 square miles. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Mcdenville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.26146, -81.07653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 634 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Stowe Mills, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01076 |
| Federal ID | NC01076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |