Sugar Mountain Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityBanner Elk
River/StreamFlattop Creek
Coordinates36.13040, -81.85490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Length370 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11 acre-ft
Max Storage11 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSugar Mountain Ski Resort, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01859
Federal IDNC01859
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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