Glossen Lake Dam #3
Glossen Lake Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Davidson County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Glossen Lake Dam #3
The primary purpose of Glossen Lake Dam #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hubbard Realty Of W-s, Inc. (private). It impounds the N. Potts Creek near Linwood.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Linwood |
| River/Stream | N. Potts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.79120, -80.32850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hubbard Realty of W-S, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01422 |
| Federal ID | NC01422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |