Linville Ridge Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityLinville
River/StreamW. Fork Linville River
Coordinates36.10280, -81.86760

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNorth Carolina Wilderness, LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01860
Federal IDNC01860
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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