Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harbor Watch HOA (private). It impounds the Catawba River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 12/19/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.68740, -80.97830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harbor Watch HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05475 |
| Federal ID | NC05475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |