Muddy Creek Dam #15
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Morganton |
| River/Stream | Allen Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61490, -81.88830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | McDowell Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |