Muddy Creek Dam #8
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Morganton |
| River/Stream | Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69620, -81.91670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Casey R Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |