Blowing Rock Country Club Upper Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityBlowing Rock
River/StreamMiddle Fork Creek
Coordinates36.12670, -81.66180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length120 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBlowing Rock Country Club
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC05419
Federal IDNC05419
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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