Rosasco Lake Dam Upper

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityValle Crucis
River/StreamBairds Creek
Coordinates36.22060, -81.77610

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length129 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge8 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerValle Cay Property Owners Assc., Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01569
Federal IDNC01569
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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