Leonhardt Lake Dam
Leonhardt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Leonhardt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Leonhardt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles B Leonhardt (private). It impounds the Ut To Hunting Creek near Morganton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 12/19/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | Morganton |
| River/Stream | Ut To Hunting Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.74570, -81.64400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles B Leonhardt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01290 |
| Federal ID | NC01290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |