Deater Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilkes
Nearest CityEagle Mills
River/StreamBussels Creek
Coordinates36.05740, -81.04020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length140 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJarred D Fenlason
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01472
Federal IDNC01472
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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