Cotton Dam

North Carolina — Mitchell County — Left Fork Bean's Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMitchell
RiverLeft Fork Bean's Creek
Coordinates36.09500, -82.23600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length143 ft
NID Storage8 acre-ft
Max Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJuly 30, 2012
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerShootout Mountain POA, 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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