Rocky Knob Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — Watkins Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverWatkins Creek
Coordinates35.00860, -83.30050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length337 ft
NID Storage43 acre-ft
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 25, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSpring Lake Company

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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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