Headwaters Dam

North Carolina — Ashe County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Coordinates36.37070, -81.62520

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length440 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2001
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerHeadwaters Owners Association, Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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