Muddy Creek Dam #19

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Nearest CityDysartsville
River/StreamHopper Creek
Coordinates35.59170, -81.88100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Length569 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBoy Scouts of America, Mecklenburg County Council
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/13/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00176
Federal IDNC00176
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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