Hardins
Hardins is a masonry dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hardins
The primary purpose of Hardins 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 Hardins Resources Company (private). It impounds the South Fork Catawba River.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 269 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 534 square miles. Completed in 1895, 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 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | South Fork Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.38230, -81.18530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 269 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 534 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 727 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hardins Resources Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01209 |
| Federal ID | NC01209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |