Landis Water Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Landis Water Reservoir Dam, also known as Lake Wright Dam, is a vital infrastructure owned by the local government in Rowan, North Carolina.


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Summary

This dam plays a crucial role in providing water supply to the city of Salisbury, ensuring a reliable source of water for its residents. Completed in 1955, the dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18 feet, with a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet.

Situated on Grants Creek, the Landis Water Reservoir Dam covers a surface area of 38.1 acres and serves a drainage area of 1216 square miles. With a maximum discharge rate of 46 cubic feet per second, the dam is designed to manage water flow effectively and prevent flooding in the region. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as per its last inspection in December 2020.

Overall, the Landis Water Reservoir Dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure for water resource management in Rowan County, North Carolina. Its importance in providing water supply, managing water flow, and preventing flooding underscores the significance of proper maintenance and oversight to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential structure.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

615

River Or Stream

Grants Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38.1

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

1216

Nid Storage

172

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.