Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #1

North Carolina — Mitchell County — Beaver Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMitchell
RiverBeaver Creek
Coordinates35.95590, -82.06290

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length195 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 13, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Spruce Pine

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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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