Robinson Lake Dam
Robinson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Robinson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Robinson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robinson Lake, Inc. (private). It impounds the Rattle Shoal Creek near Spencer Mountain.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 933 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/23/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Spencer Mountain |
| River/Stream | Rattle Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.36740, -81.20930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 933 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 735 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robinson Lake, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01212 |
| Federal ID | NC01212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |