Little Mountain Aircraft Lake Dam
Little Mountain Aircraft Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Catawba County, North Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Mountain Aircraft Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Little Mountain Aircraft Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rec Group Ii, Llc (private). It impounds the South Fork Creek near Denver.
The dam stands 55 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 12/13/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| Nearest City | Denver |
| River/Stream | South Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59330, -81.07990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rec Group II, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01320 |
| Federal ID | NC01320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |