Potato Hill Lake Dam
North Carolina — Watauga County — Howards Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| River | Howards Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.28200, -81.71730 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 25, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Other Name | Tater Hill Lake Dam |
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.