Beech Mountain Water Supply Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityKellersville
River/StreamBuckeye Creek
Coordinates36.21970, -81.90730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Length293 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Beech Mountain
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04661
Federal IDNC04661
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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