Morganton Watershed Dam

North Carolina — Burke County — Henry River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke
RiverHenry River
Coordinates35.62310, -81.70460

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length140 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 19, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

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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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