Osage Lake Dam
North Carolina — Macon County — Watkins Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| River | Watkins Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.00670, -83.29170 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 269 ft |
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 25, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Rocky Knob Homeowners Association |
Location Map
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.