Swiss Pine Lake Dam

North Carolina — Mitchell County — Graveyard Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMitchell
RiverGraveyard Creek
Coordinates35.89460, -82.07660

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage124 acre-ft
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 16, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSwiss Pine Lake Community Association

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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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