Marion Manufacturing Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Nearest CityMarion
River/StreamUT to Young's Fork
Coordinates35.68560, -81.97820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height37 ft
Dam Length85 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWhitnel Properties, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/06/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC03392
Federal IDNC03392
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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