Crowders Creek Wwtp Dam #2
Crowders Creek Wwtp Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crowders Creek Wwtp Dam #2
Crowders Creek Wwtp Dam #2 is a dam in Gaston, North Carolina. The dam is owned by City Of Gastonia (local government). It impounds the Crowders Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
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 02/08/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| River/Stream | Crowders Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16340, -81.19180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Gastonia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02643 |
| Federal ID | NC02643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |