Asu-norris Branch Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| Nearest City | Boone |
| River/Stream | Norris Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.23870, -81.66970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 112 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 762 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 564 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 925 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Appalachian State University |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |