Different Drum Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityValle Crucis
River/StreamBaird Creek
Coordinates36.22380, -81.75780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length106 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLittle Bavaria Property Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01525
Federal IDNC01525
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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