Muddy Creek Dam #2-c

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Nearest CityMorganton
River/StreamNorth Muddy Creek
Coordinates35.62890, -81.99990

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Length659 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage874 acre-ft
Max Storage874 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerRicky L Wilson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00357
Federal IDNC00357
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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