Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam

Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam

The primary purpose of Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harbor Watch Hoa (private). It impounds the Catawba River.

The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/19/2023.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
River/StreamCatawba River
Coordinates35.68740, -80.97830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHarbor Watch HOA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05475
Federal IDNC05475
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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