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Leonhardt Lake Dam, also known as Lake Charles Dam, is a privately owned structure situated in Morganton, North Carolina.
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.
Johns River At Arneys Store
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110cfs |
Jacob Fork At Ramsey
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13cfs |
Henry Fork Near Henry River
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33cfs |
Linville River Near Nebo
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36cfs |
First Broad River Near Casar
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30cfs |
Yadkin River At Patterson
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19cfs |
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 |
Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
Watauga Reservoir To Tn/Nc State Line
Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline