Mcelrath Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityMills River
River/StreamUT to Mills River
Coordinates35.42390, -82.63470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length85 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRhonda J McElrath-Streadwick
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC03004
Federal IDNC03004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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