Mcnair Lake Dam
North Carolina — Montgomery County — Nichols Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | Nichols Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.48250, -79.88080 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 15, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Roxana C Shepard |
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.