Lithium Lagoon B Dam

Lithium Lagoon B Dam is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Lithium Lagoon B Dam

Lithium Lagoon B Dam is a dam in Gaston, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (private). It impounds the Long Creek.

The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across.

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 12/05/2024.

At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
River/StreamLong Creek
Coordinates35.34200, -81.30900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Length450 ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMartin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02640
Federal IDNC02640
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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