Grandfather Mountain Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityLinville
River/StreamLinville River
Coordinates36.09660, -81.85390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage625 acre-ft
Max Storage625 acre-ft
Normal Storage504 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge7,384 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGrandfather Golf & Country Club
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00279
Federal IDNC00279
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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