Deyton Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yancey |
| River/Stream | UT to Crabtree Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92360, -82.27190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Kenneth F Deyton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |