Lithium Lagoon A Dam
Lithium Lagoon A Dam is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lithium Lagoon A Dam
Lithium Lagoon A Dam is a dam in Gaston, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (private). It impounds the Long Creek near Gastonia.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/08/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Gastonia |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.33810, -81.31020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01213 |
| Federal ID | NC01213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |