Knolls Association Lake Dam
Knolls Association Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Catawba County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Knolls Association Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Knolls Association Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Knolls Village, Inc. (private). It impounds the Clark Creek near Lincolnton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet.
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 12/31/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| Nearest City | Lincolnton |
| River/Stream | Clark Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61700, -81.23120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Knolls Village, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01318 |
| Federal ID | NC01318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |