Andrews Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityBanner Elk
River/StreamUT to Hanging Rock Creek
Coordinates36.15000, -81.84660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length263 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCaroline H Mercer
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01864
Federal IDNC01864
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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