Currie Lake Dam

North Carolina — Montgomery County — Drowning Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
RiverDrowning Creek
Coordinates35.16450, -79.63540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length570 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 7, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerR. L. Currie Family Properties, LLC

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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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