Linville Land Harbor Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityPineola
River/StreamLinville River
Coordinates36.03700, -81.89210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length560 ft
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge31,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLinville Land Harbor Property Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00278
Federal IDNC00278
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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