Clariant Lagoon Dam #z02c is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 5,110 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Clariant Lagoon Dam #z02c
Clariant Lagoon Dam #z02c is a dam in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Clariant Corporation (private). It impounds the Catawba River.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 5,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.28650, -81.00590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,110 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Clariant Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01697 |
| Federal ID | NC01697 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |