Deyton Dam

North Carolina — Yancey County — UT to Crabtree Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyYancey
RiverUT to Crabtree Creek
Coordinates35.92360, -82.27190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length235 ft
NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKenneth F Deyton

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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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