Keasler Lake Dam
Keasler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Keasler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Keasler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by West Cabarrus Church, Inc. (private). It impounds the Rocky River near Harrisburg.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet.
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 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 12/06/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| Nearest City | Harrisburg |
| River/Stream | Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 35.36300, -80.70730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | West Cabarrus Church, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01661 |
| Federal ID | NC01661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |