Gaston Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nestled in Gastonia, North Carolina, the Gaston Country Club Lake Dam stands as a private-owned structure regulating the Catawba Creek-Tr.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of irrigation, this earth-type dam boasts a structural height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5 acres.

Managed by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, this dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its fair condition and high hazard potential are closely monitored. The last inspection in January 2021 revealed a fair condition assessment, prompting biennial inspection frequencies. Although lacking specific details on emergency action plans and risk assessments, the Gaston Country Club Lake Dam remains a crucial piece of infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

As climate change impacts intensify, the importance of structures like the Gaston Country Club Lake Dam in maintaining water resources for irrigation and flood control cannot be understated. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities and safeguarding the surrounding community from potential hazards. As efforts to enhance dam safety and emergency preparedness continue, the Gaston Country Club Lake Dam stands as a testament to the critical intersection of water management, climate adaptation, and infrastructure resilience.

Dam Length

240

River Or Stream

Catawba Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

70

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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Dam Data Reference

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.