Dams in Mitchell County, North Carolina
15Total Dams
9High Hazard
5Significant
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #1 | High | Satisfactory | 47 | Water Supply | |
| Red Hill Quartz Plant Dam | High | Satisfactory | 42 | Irrigation | 1997 |
| Strawberry Ridge Dam | High | Fair | 40 | Recreation | |
| Phillips Pond Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Recreation | |
| Swiss Pine Lake Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Hawkins Sediment Basin 4 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Debris Control | 2009 |
| Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #2 | High | Satisfactory | 28 | Water Supply | 1973 |
| Emerald Lake Dam | High | Fair | 25 | Recreation | |
| Altapass Dam | High | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | |
| Deer Park Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 81 | Recreation | |
| Saylors Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 36 | Irrigation | |
| Lowery Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 22 | Recreation | |
| Cotton Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | |
| Diamond Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 18 | Recreation | |
| Crystal Water Supply Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 59 | Water Supply | 2008 |