King Lake Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Nearest City | Haywood |
| River/Stream | Ward Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.77810, -79.09000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 38 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jerome S King |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |