Potato Hill Lake Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| Nearest City | Sands |
| River/Stream | Howards Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.28200, -81.71730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |