Grandfather Mountain Club Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityLinville
River/StreamGrandmother Creek
Coordinates36.07250, -81.84510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Length537 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Club of Grandfather Mountain, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01245
Federal IDNC01245
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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