Dobbs Lake Dam #1
Dobbs Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dobbs Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Dobbs Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard H Russell (private). It impounds the Ut To Crowders Creek near South Gastonia.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | South Gastonia |
| River/Stream | Ut To Crowders Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21000, -81.18050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard H Russell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01207 |
| Federal ID | NC01207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |