Linville
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | Glen Alpine, NC |
| River/Stream | Linville River |
| Coordinates | 35.74420, -81.83772 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,510 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |