Muddy Creek Dam #16
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Dysartsville |
| River/Stream | South Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.60170, -81.88630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |