Watauga Vista Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Nearest CityWatauga
River/StreamWatauga Creek
Coordinates35.24900, -83.31110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Length167 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage31 acre-ft
Max Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge808 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWatauga Vista Owners Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01365
Federal IDNC01365
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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