Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper
Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Catawba County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Catawba Springs Golf Dam Upper is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lake Hickory Country Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Long Shoals Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 246 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet.
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 12/31/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| River/Stream | Ut To Long Shoals Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.78970, -81.25220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lake Hickory Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02021 |
| Federal ID | NC02021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |