Ashe Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Nearest CityIndex
River/StreamSouth Beaver Creek
Coordinates36.34425, -81.44348

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage362 acre-ft
Max Storage362 acre-ft
Normal Storage302 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAshe Lake Property Owners, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00240
Federal IDNC00240
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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