Mcadenville, located in Gaston County, North Carolina, is home to a historic masonry dam on the South Fork Catawba River, completed in 1888 for hydroelectric purposes.
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This dam stands at 8 feet high and spans 530 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 12,240 cubic feet per second. The dam's primary source agency is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which also handles inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Mcadenville's dam undergoes regular inspections every three years, with the last one conducted in November 2017. The dam's condition assessment is currently not available, but the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in February 2021. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness have not been specifically outlined. Overall, Mcadenville's dam serves as a significant piece of infrastructure for hydroelectric power generation in the area, with a rich history dating back over a century.
Year Completed |
1888 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
South Fork Catawba River |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
634 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
8 |