Blowing Rock Country Club Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityBlowing Rock
River/StreamMiddle Fork Creek
Coordinates36.12630, -81.66650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge290 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBlowing Rock Country Club
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04655
Federal IDNC04655
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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