Old Blowing Rock Water Supply Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityBoone
River/StreamFlat Top Branch
Coordinates36.14310, -81.67200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge725 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Blowing Rock
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00414
Federal IDNC00414
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Chetola Lake Dam 0.3 mi Low Bass Lake Dam 0.6 mi High New River Lake Dam 1.0 mi High Blowing Rock Country Club Dam 1.2 mi High Blowing Rock Country Club Upper Dam 1.3 mi Significant Blowing Rock Country Club Middle Dam 1.3 mi High Trout Lake Dam C.p.pk.mi.294.6 1.7 mi High Appalachian Ski Mountain Lake Dam 2.3 mi High Town Of Boone Water Supply Dam 2.4 mi High Sims Pond Dam 2.7 mi Significant