Baxter Lane Dam
Baxter Lane Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Baxter Lane Dam
The primary purpose of Baxter Lane Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Cambridge Denver, Llc (private). It impounds the Catawba River.
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.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.44770, -80.99570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Cambridge Denver, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07612 |
| Federal ID | NC07612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |