King Family Dam

North Carolina — Yancey County — Mine Fork Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyYancey
RiverMine Fork Branch
Coordinates35.94500, -82.26910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 3, 2012
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKing Irrevocable Heirs Trust II

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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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