Kay Thompson Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPolk
Nearest CityCliffside
River/StreamUT to Walnut Creek
Coordinates35.36810, -82.17310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length286 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert E Gilbert
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01351
Federal IDNC01351
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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