Spencer Mountain-canal Embankment
Spencer Mountain-canal Embankment is a dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spencer Mountain-canal Embankment
The primary purpose of Spencer Mountain-canal Embankment is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the South Fork Catawba River near Mcadenville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 3,644 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Mcadenville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.30970, -81.10550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,644 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06532 |
| Federal ID | NC06531S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |