New River Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityBlowing Rock
River/StreamMiddle Fork Creek
Coordinates36.12910, -81.66970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length229 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,341 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert A Collier
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04656
Federal IDNC04656
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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