Bass Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityBLOWING ROCK
Coordinates36.14075, -81.68229

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage420 acre-ft
Max Storage420 acre-ft
Normal Storage310 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDOI NPS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00251
Federal IDNC00251
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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