Marion Manufacturing Dam

North Carolina — McDowell County — UT to Young's Fork

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
RiverUT to Young's Fork
Coordinates35.68560, -81.97820

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length85 ft
NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWhitnel Properties, Inc.

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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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