South Mountain State Park Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | Morganton |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.64060, -81.75150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,296 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |