Rowland Lake Dam Lower
Rowland Lake Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rowland Lake Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Rowland Lake Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank Stewart (private). It impounds the South Fork River near Spencer Mountain.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 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 11/27/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Spencer Mountain |
| River/Stream | South Fork River |
| Coordinates | 35.34210, -81.11600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frank Stewart |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01675 |
| Federal ID | NC01675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |