Osage Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Nearest CityWatkins Mill
River/StreamWatkins Creek
Coordinates35.00670, -83.29170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length269 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage211 acre-ft
Max Storage211 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge25 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRocky Knob Homeowners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00171
Federal IDNC00171
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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