High Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
Nearest CityLenoir
River/StreamZacks Fork Creek
Coordinates35.97253, -81.50974

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge330 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMHC Green Mountain Park, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00432
Federal IDNC00432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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