Appalachian Ski Mountain Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityBoone
River/StreamPayne Branch
Coordinates36.17570, -81.66300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge528 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAppalachian Ski Mountain, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01228
Federal IDNC01228
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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