Betty Kay Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Nearest CityCedar Mountain
River/StreamMorgan Creek
Coordinates35.13500, -82.68510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length244 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge975 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSherwood Forest Property Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/15/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00190
Federal IDNC00190
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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