Mcadenville Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 400 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mcadenville Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcadenville Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Belmont Land & Investment Company, LLC (private). It impounds the Catawba River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 632 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/08/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.26150, -81.07650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 632 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Belmont Land & Investment Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02602 |
| Federal ID | NC02602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |