S.c. Lovelace Dam
S.c. Lovelace Dam is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About S.c. Lovelace Dam
The primary purpose of S.c. Lovelace Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred A Lovelace (private). It impounds the Old Mill Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 12/22/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| River/Stream | Old Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30660, -81.31310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Fred A Lovelace |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05552 |
| Federal ID | NC05552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |