Leonhardt Lake Dam, also known as Lake Charles Dam, is a privately owned structure situated in Morganton, North Carolina.
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Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet for leisure activities on Leonhardt Lake.
Despite its recreational benefits, the dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of the latest inspection in January 2021. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it lacks outlet gates, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to mitigate any potential dangers associated with the dam.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
180 |
River Or Stream |
Hunting Creek-Trib |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Johns River At Arneys Store
|
173cfs |
Jacob Fork At Ramsey
|
17cfs |
Henry Fork Near Henry River
|
41cfs |
Linville River Near Nebo
|
75cfs |
First Broad River Near Casar
|
51cfs |
Yadkin River At Patterson
|
24cfs |