Whiteside Dam Upper
Whiteside Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Whiteside Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Whiteside Dam Upper is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by A & S Whitesides Props, Llc (private). It impounds the Crowder Creek near South Gastonia.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 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 01/31/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | South Gastonia |
| River/Stream | Crowder Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.24500, -81.25900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | A & S Whitesides Props, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01718 |
| Federal ID | NC01718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |