Wildcat Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityBanner Elk
River/StreamWildcat Creek
Coordinates36.14890, -81.88180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height36 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage202 acre-ft
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge13 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLees-McRae College, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00281
Federal IDNC00281
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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