Mcadenville Pond Dam
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.
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 |