Mountain Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Nearest CityEnnice
River/StreamCrab Creek
Coordinates36.54310, -80.98050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage746 acre-ft
Max Storage746 acre-ft
Normal Storage471 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge119 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC00246
Federal IDNC00246
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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