Linville Ridge Dam
North Carolina — Avery County
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Coordinates | 36.10280, -81.86760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | North Carolina Wilderness, LP |
Location Map
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.