Laurel Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityDarby
River/StreamN. Fork Laurel Creek
Coordinates36.17080, -81.52820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length245 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage28 acre-ft
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPowder Horn Mountain Property Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC04650
Federal IDNC04650
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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