Mcelrath Lake Dam

North Carolina — Henderson County — UT to Mills River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
RiverUT to Mills River
Coordinates35.42390, -82.63470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length85 ft
NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 22, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRhonda J McElrath-Streadwick

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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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