Snow Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Nearest CityBeech Mountain
River/StreamKing Creek
Coordinates36.19070, -81.87470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length225 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6 acre-ft
Max Storage6 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge245 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBeech Mountain Resort, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC04651
Federal IDNC04651
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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