Ashe Lake Dam

North Carolina — Ashe County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Coordinates36.34425, -81.44348

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage362 acre-ft
Max Storage362 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerAshe Lake Property Owners, 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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