Sweetgrass Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| Nearest City | Blowing Rock |
| River/Stream | Boone Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.12770, -81.74050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Riverside Association Management |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |