Metcalf Dam

North Carolina — Polk County — Walnut Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPolk
RiverWalnut Creek
Coordinates35.36420, -82.16850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length165 ft
NID Storage17 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 5, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerVincent A Mancarella

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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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