Forge Mountain Grist Mill Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityMills River
River/StreamTurkey Creek
Coordinates35.34730, -82.62100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length385 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge125 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRice Property Management, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01279
Federal IDNC01279
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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